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The Lynx beat the Valkyries 75–74 in Golden State on Sep 17, 2025.
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
  MIN | 19 | 9 | 21 | 26 | 75 |
  GS | 27 | 14 | 22 | 11 | 74 |
Minnesota LynxGolden State Valkyries| MIN | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | FG | 3PT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Napheesa Collier | 39 | 24 | 7 | 4 | 10-16 | 1-5 |
| Kayla McBride | 38 | 18 | 4 | 3 | 8-13 | 1-3 |
| Courtney Williams | 28 | 6 | 5 | 7 | 3-9 | 0-4 |
| Bridget Carleton | 22 | 12 | 2 | 1 | 4-7 | 4-6 |
| Alanna Smith | 19 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1-4 | 0-2 |
| Natisha Hiedeman | 21 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 1-5 | 0-2 |
| Jessica Shepard | 19 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0-4 | 0-1 |
| DiJonai Carrington | 14 | 11 | 2 | 0 | 4-9 | 2-5 |
| Totals | 75 | 29 | 22 | 31-67 | 8-28 |
| GS | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | FG | 3PT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Veronica Burton | 35 | 13 | 6 | 9 | 4-12 | 3-6 |
| Janelle Salaun | 34 | 14 | 4 | 1 | 4-7 | 2-4 |
| Cecilia Zandalasini | 32 | 14 | 5 | 3 | 6-16 | 2-4 |
| Iliana Rupert | 32 | 8 | 2 | 5 | 3-5 | 2-4 |
| Kaila Charles | 28 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2-6 | 1-1 |
| Monique Billings | 25 | 15 | 4 | 0 | 7-12 | 0-0 |
| Carla Leite | 8 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0-3 | 0-1 |
| Kate Martin | 6 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 2-3 | 1-2 |
| Totals | 74 | 28 | 22 | 28-64 | 11-22 |
Starters first, then by minutes. +/- is the team's point margin while he was on the floor.
This game's box score totals; green marks the better side (fewer turnovers and fouls are better).
| Team | Made | FG% | 3PT |
|---|---|---|---|
| MIN | 31-66 | 47% | 8-27 30% |
| GS | 28-64 | 44% | 11-22 50% |
From charted shot locations; free throws have none. Both teams are drawn at one basket. Made and FG% follow the shot type chosen above; 3PT is always the threes. 1 heave from beyond half court is left off the map. Descriptive history of this game.
MIN offense ranks better in 1 of 4 matchups (1 by a clear margin) · GS defense in 2 (1 by a clear margin) · 1 even
GS offense ranks better in 1 of 4 matchups (1 by a clear margin) · MIN defense in 3 (3 by a clear margin)
Season box-score numbers; ranks of 13 teams. A defense ranks well for allowing less and forcing more turnovers.
MINGSExpected pace: about 79 possessions a team (the two teams' average). Rank among 13 teams, 1st = best.
MINGSCrew chiefRoy Gulbeyan · also working Gina Cross, Tim Greene, Clare Simmons
Counts per game across his last 38 games next to the league's over the same dates (bar: 90% range, dot: his average, line: the league's). History, not a forecast.
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Checking your player views…| Player | Min | Pts | Reb | Ast |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kayla McBride | 31.2 | 13.1 | 1.9 | 3.9 |
| Napheesa Collier | 30.0 | 20.4 | 6.4 | 2.1 |
| Courtney Williams | 28.5 | 13.5 | 4.7 | 5.6 |
| Alanna Smith | 27.2 | 9.9 | 4.6 | 3.0 |
| Bridget Carleton | 26.2 | 5.7 | 3.1 | 1.4 |
| Jessica Shepard | 24.5 | 9.2 | 8.3 | 3.0 |
| Natisha Hiedeman | 20.7 | 11.6 | 1.8 | 2.6 |
| DiJonai Carrington | 16.5 | 8.6 | 2.1 | 1.1 |
| Player | Min | Pts | Reb | Ast |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Veronica Burton | 31.3 | 14.4 | 4.7 | 8.0 |
| Janelle Salaun | 30.3 | 13.1 | 5.7 | 1.3 |
| Tiffany Hayes | 28.3 | 10.2 | 4.0 | 3.3 |
| Cecilia Zandalasini | 26.7 | 12.9 | 3.4 | 2.0 |
| Iliana Rupert | 24.2 | 9.2 | 3.6 | 1.9 |
| Temi Fagbenle | 23.5 | 7.0 | 4.1 | 1.1 |
| Monique Billings | 20.2 | 6.4 | 3.4 | 1.0 |
| Kaila Charles | 19.1 | 6.9 | 4.4 | 0.9 |
MIN offenseper gameGS defenseRank among 13 teams, 1st = best; a longer bar is a better rank. A defense ranks well for allowing less: lower shooting percentages, fewer points and rebounds, more turnovers forced.
2026 · points a game by shot type · rank 1 = the most in the league · the tick on each bar is the league average
MIN offense vs GS defenseGS offense vs MIN defenseFrom play-by-play: transition = the first shot within 7 seconds of a defensive rebound, turnover or opponent score; putback = within 3 seconds of the team's own offensive rebound; the rest by the shot label (spot-up = the plain jump shot). Free throws from the box score. Hover a number for the league average. An approximation of play types, not tracking data.
MINForAgainst54% of MIN's points come in the first half, 50% for the average team.
GSForAgainst50% of GS's points come in the first half, 50% for the average team.
Average points per game in each period, from box scores, over a team's last 17 games; overtime is pooled into the second half and the game. History, not a forecast: a team that leads late plays differently than one that trails, and a small window swings.
MIN 9series1 GS| Date | Road | Home | Winner | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 24, 2026 | GS 80 | MIN 66 | GS+14 | +14 |
| Aug 19, 2026 | MIN 77 | GS 66 | MIN+11 | +11 |
| Jun 19, 2026 | MIN 81 | GS 75 | MIN+6 | +6 |
| Jun 4, 2026 | GS 84 | MIN 87 | MIN+3 | +3 |
| Date | Road | Home | Winner | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 17, 2025 | MIN 75 | GS 74 | MIN+1 | +1 |
| Sep 14, 2025 | GS 72 | MIN 101 | MIN+29 | +29 |
| Sep 11, 2025 | GS 53 | MIN 72 | MIN+19 | +19 |
| Sep 6, 2025 | MIN 78 | GS 72 | MIN+6 | +6 |
| Jul 5, 2025 | GS 71 | MIN 82 | MIN+11 | +11 |
| Jun 1, 2025 | MIN 86 | GS 75 | MIN+11 | +11 |
From box scores and play-by-play. Ratings are per 100 possessions (possessions estimated from box scores). Prop lines from DraftKings, FanDuel and BetMGM; hit rates are past games against a number, not a forecast or a pick. For information only, not betting advice. 21+ only. Gambling problem? Call or text 1-800-GAMBLER.
