New York Liberty @ Minnesota Lynx
Fowles, Lynx dominate in 85-71 win over Liberty
MINNEAPOLIS -- Sylvia Fowles scored 25 points, hitting 10 of 13 shots, to help the Minnesota Lynx beat the New York Liberty 85-71 on Saturday night.
Maya Moore added 20 points and Cecilia Zandalasini scored 13 for the Lynx (4-6), who had lost five of six coming into the game.
Minnesota went on a 10-0 run to extend its lead to 68-45 on Moore's jumper with 3:11 left in the third quarter. New York had an 8-0 run to cut the deficit to 77-61 but then went scoreless for over three minutes and failed to challenge the outcome.
Tina Charles had 12 points for the Liberty (3-6), who have lost four of the last five.
The Lynx took control early and already had their lead in double digits at 22-11. New York had only five rebounds in the first half and Minnesota finished with a 35-22 edge on the glass.
Matchups
Game Information
Minneapolis, MN
Referee:Kurt Walker
Referee:Byron Jarrett
Referee:Natalie Sago
2025-26 Standings
| Eastern Conference | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta | 2 | 0 | 1.000 | - | W2 |
| Chicago | 1 | 0 | 1.000 | 0.5 | W1 |
| New York | 2 | 1 | .667 | 0.5 | L1 |
| Washington | 1 | 1 | .500 | 1 | L1 |
| Indiana | 0 | 1 | .000 | 1.5 | L1 |
| Toronto | 0 | 1 | .000 | 1.5 | L1 |
| Connecticut | 0 | 2 | .000 | 2 | L2 |
| Western Conference | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Golden State | 2 | 0 | 1.000 | - | W2 |
| Portland | 1 | 1 | .500 | 1 | W1 |
| Minnesota | 1 | 1 | .500 | 1 | W1 |
| Dallas | 1 | 1 | .500 | 1 | L1 |
| Seattle | 1 | 1 | .500 | 1 | W1 |
| Las Vegas | 1 | 1 | .500 | 1 | W1 |
| Phoenix | 1 | 2 | .333 | 1.5 | L2 |
| Los Angeles | 0 | 1 | .000 | 1.5 | L1 |
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