Lynx rally to edge Mystics 78-76 in tight WNBA matchup
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 25, 2026, 2:07 AM
Last updated Jun 25, 2026
On June 24, the Minnesota Lynx overcame a 12-point deficit to secure a 78-76 victory against the Washington Mystics in Washington. Natasha Howard led the Lynx with 21 points and a season-high 15 rebounds, while Olivia Miles contributed crucial points, scoring 10 of her 21 in the fourth quarter. Kayla McBride added 19 points, hitting five 3-pointers. The win improves the Lynx to 14-4 this season, just one win shy of a franchise record. The Mystics, who had a three-game winning streak, were led by Sonia Citron's 28 points and will look to bounce back against Connecticut on June 26.
- •Lynx rally from a 12-point deficit to win the game.
- •Natasha Howard records 21 points and 15 rebounds.
- •Olivia Miles scores 10 points in the fourth quarter.
- •Sonia Citron leads Mystics with 28 points.
- •Next games: Lynx visit Dallas, Mystics face Connecticut.
- 2:07 AMYahoo Sports — Natasha Howard and Olivia Miles lead Lynx to 78-76 win over Mystics
"Natasha Howard had 21 points and a season-high 15 rebounds, Olivia Miles scored 10 of her 21 points in the fourth quarter, and the Minnesota Lynx rallied from a 12-point deficit Wednesday night to beat the Washington Mystics 78-76. Kayla McBride made five 3-pointers and finished with 19 points for the Lynx (14-4). Miles hit a step-back jumper that cut Minnesota’s deficit to a point with 3:32 to play.
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