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Courtney Williams scores 30 as Lynx defeat Mercury 111-77

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 2, 2026, 4:19 AM

Last updated Jun 2, 2026

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Summary

Courtney Williams led the Minnesota Lynx with 30 points in a commanding 111-77 victory against the Phoenix Mercury on June 1. The Lynx surged ahead early, taking a 35-22 lead after the first quarter and ending the first half with 67 points, marking the third-most points in a WNBA road game half. Olivia Miles contributed 19 points and nine assists, while the Lynx improved to 7-2 on the season. Kahleah Copper scored 18 for Phoenix, which fell to 2-8. The Lynx will begin a three-game homestand against Golden State on Thursday, while Phoenix embarks on a four-game road trip starting at Seattle on Wednesday.

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By the Numbers

•Williams scores 30 points on 13-of-20 shooting
•Lynx lead 67-40 at halftime
•Miles has 19 points and nine assists
•Copper leads Mercury with 18 points
•Minnesota improves to 7-2; Phoenix drops to 2-8

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4:19 AMYahoo Sports — Courtney Williams scores 30, Olivia Miles has 19 and the Lynx ease past the Mercury 111-77

What they're saying

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Courtney Williams scored 30 points on 13-of-20 shooting, Olivia Miles had 19 points and nine assists, and the Minnesota Lynx eased past the Phoenix Mercury 111-77 on Monday night. Minnesota jumped out to a 35-22 lead after the first quarter, began the second on an 11-4 run and ended the half with 67 points. It was the third-most points in any half of a road game in WNBA history.
— Yahoo Sports

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