Howard scores 27, Lynx top Storm 88-68 for seventh straight win
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 6, 2026, 7:19 PM
Last updated Jun 6, 2026
Natasha Howard scored a season-high 27 points and Olivia Miles added 19 as the Minnesota Lynx defeated the Seattle Storm 88-68 on Saturday in Minneapolis. The Lynx improved to 9-2 and secured their seventh consecutive victory, with six of those wins coming by double digits. The Storm fell to 3-9, suffering their fifth straight loss, marked by a season-high 21 turnovers and a shooting percentage of only 35%. With critical plays from Howard and Nia Coffey, the Lynx took control with a strong third-quarter performance, extending their lead throughout the game. The Lynx will host the Dallas Wings next on Tuesday, while the Storm will play at Las Vegas on Monday.
- •Lynx improve to 9-2 with seven straight wins.
- •Storm drop to 3-9, losing fifth in a row.
- •Howard's season-high 27 points leads the Lynx.
- •Minnesota commits a season-high 21 turnovers.
- •Next games: Lynx host Dallas, Storm play at Las Vegas.
- 7:19 PMYahoo Sports — Howard scores 27, Miles adds 19, Lynx beat Storm 88-68 for seventh straight win
"Natasha Howard had a season-high 27 points on 12-of-16 shooting, Olivia Miles added 19 points, six assists and six rebounds, and the Minnesota Lynx beat the Seattle Storm 88-68 on Saturday for their seventh win in a row — the last six by double figures. Courtney Williams and Kayla McBride scored 11 points apiece for the Lynx (9-2). Howard and Nia Coffey each had three of Minnesota's season-high-tying 13 steals.
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