Lynx secure win over Liberty with Miles' strong return
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 11, 2026, 11:55 PM
Last updated Jul 11, 2026
The Minnesota Lynx defeated the New York Liberty 90-85 on July 11, 2026. Olivia Miles returned from injury to score 23 points, helping the Lynx improve to 17-6, the best record in the WNBA. The game featured a back-and-forth battle, with the Liberty briefly holding a lead in the third quarter, but the Lynx regained control late, aided by Kayla McBride's 25 points. McBride hit key three-pointers late in the game to seal the victory. The Lynx stay tied with the Las Vegas Aces atop the standings.
- •Olivia Miles scored 23 points in her return from injury.
- •Kayla McBride led the Lynx with 25 points.
- •Minnesota improves to a league-best 17-6.
- •The Liberty drop to 13-10, tied for seventh place.
- •The Lynx's next game is against the Indiana Fever.
- 11:55 PMYahoo Sports — Olivia Miles returns, scores 23 points in Lynx's 90-85 win over Liberty
"With the win, the Lynx maintained a hold on the best record in the WNBA.
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