Lynx Set WNBA Single-Season Wins Record Over Valkyries

The Minnesota Lynx secured a dominant 72-53 victory over the Golden State Valkyries, setting a franchise record with 34 regular-season wins and tying the WNBA record for most wins in a season. Natisha Hiedeman led the Lynx with 21 points off the bench, while Napheesa Collier contributed 19 points and showcased a historic 50/40/90 shooting season. The Lynx, holding the No. 1 seed, outperformed the Valkyries in three quarters and opened the fourth quarter with a decisive 12-0 run. Golden State, the No. 8 seed in their inaugural season, struggled offensively, shooting just 28.8% from the field and 11.1% from three-point range, despite early efforts that briefly closed the gap. Key players for Golden State included Iliana Rupert, Veronica Burton, Kaila Charles, and Cecilia Zandalasini, each scoring eight points. The two teams are set to face each other again in the WNBA playoffs, beginning a best-of-three series.