After the New York Liberty edged Minnesota 3-2 to claim the franchise’s first-ever championship, the Lynx have had their revenge this season, winning three straight against the Liberty. Saturday’s game was another close one, with Courtney Williams stepping up for Minnesota, scoring a season-high 26 points. Kayla McBride added a clutch 3-pointer with just 30.8 seconds left, helping Minnesota pull away for an 86-80 win. “ Honestly, we down Phee, so like I always say, somebody gotta give a little bit more. We all gotta give a little bit more,” Williams said.

Minnesota built its win on strong team contributions. Jessica Shepard chipped in 17 points and 10 rebounds, while Alanna Smith added 14 points, seven boards, and four blocks. Napheesa Collier, still sidelined with an ankle injury, miss

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