Kayla McBride scores career-high 43 points in Lynx victory over Wings
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Last updated Aug 9, 2026
Kayla McBride delivered a standout performance for the Minnesota Lynx, scoring a career-high 43 points in a 103-90 win against the Dallas Wings on August 9, 2026. McBride made 15 of 19 shots, setting a WNBA record with 10 three-pointers. Olivia Miles contributed 20 points and 13 assists, while Napheesa Collier added 17 points and eight rebounds. With the victory, the Lynx secured a playoff spot, improving their record to 27-7. This win marks a strong finish to back-to-back games for Minnesota.
- •Kayla McBride scored 43 points, setting a WNBA record with 10 three-pointers.
- •Olivia Miles contributed 20 points and 13 assists.
- •Napheesa Collier added 17 points and 8 rebounds.
- •The Lynx improved their record to 27-7 with the win.
- •Minnesota clinched a playoff spot with this victory.
- 11:08 PMESPN — Lynx's McBride drops 43, sets WNBA 3-point mark
- 10:37 PMYahoo Sports — Lynx clinch WNBA playoff spot as Kayla McBride sets single game 3-point record
- 10:31 PMYahoo Sports — Lynx veteran Kayla McBride sets WNBA single-game 3-point record: ‘I love this game’
- 9:40 PMYahoo Sports — Kayla McBride swishes WNBA-record 10 3-pointers, scores career-high 43 points in Lynx's 103-90 win over Wings
"Kayla McBride is the new WNBA single-game 3-point queen. The 13-year veteran became the first player in league history to hit double-digit 3-pointers in one game, knocking down 10 triples in the Minnesota Lynx’s 103-90 win over the Dallas Wings. McBride set her career-high with 43 points Sunday, setting the single-game regulation scoring record for the Lynx franchise. McBride was unconscious for most of the day, making her first four field-goal attempts and 12 of her first 13, which included six
"Olivia Miles continued her standout rookie season, adding 20 points with 13 assists, and Napheesa Collier scored 17 as the Lynx clinched a playoff spot.
"Kayla McBride erupted for 43 points as the Minnesota Lynx topped the Dallas Wings to become the first team to clinch a 2026 WNBA playoff berth.
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External links- ESPNAug 9, 2026, 11:08 PMLynx's McBride drops 43, sets WNBA 3-point mark
Minnesota Lynx guard Kayla McBride set the WNBA single-game record by making 10 3-pointers Sunday in a 103-90 victory over the Dallas Wings.
- Yahoo SportsAug 9, 2026, 10:37 PMLynx clinch WNBA playoff spot as Kayla McBride sets single game 3-point record
Kayla McBride erupted for 43 points as the Minnesota Lynx topped the Dallas Wings to become the first team to clinch a 2026 WNBA playoff berth.
- Yahoo SportsAug 9, 2026, 10:31 PMLynx veteran Kayla McBride sets WNBA single-game 3-point record: ‘I love this game’
Kayla McBride is the new WNBA single-game 3-point queen. The 13-year veteran became the first player in league history to hit double-digit 3-pointers in one game, knocking down 10 triples in the Minnesota Lynx’s 103-90 win over the Dallas Wings. McBride set her career-high with 43 points Sunday, setting the single-game regulation scoring record for the Lynx franchise. McBride was unconscious for most of the day, making her first four field-goal attempts and 12 of her first 13, which included six
- Yahoo SportsAug 9, 2026, 9:40 PMKayla McBride swishes WNBA-record 10 3-pointers, scores career-high 43 points in Lynx's 103-90 win over Wings
Olivia Miles continued her standout rookie season, adding 20 points with 13 assists, and Napheesa Collier scored 17 as the Lynx clinched a playoff spot.
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