The Minnesota Lynx beat the Dallas Wings 103-90 on Sunday, August 9, 2026, at Target Center in Minneapolis. Kayla McBride scored 43 points to lead all players in the win.
Final Score
Minnesota Lynx defeated Dallas Wings by a score of 103-90. The win extended Minnesota’s dominance in the season series, giving the Lynx a clean sweep over Dallas for 2026. This was the final regular season meeting between the two teams this year. ESPN
Quarter by Quarter Breakdown
Dallas started strong and led after the first quarter, but Minnesota took control from the second quarter onward and never gave the lead back.
| Quarter | Minnesota Lynx | Dallas Wings |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | 21 | 23 |
| 2nd | 26 | 22 |
| 3rd | 29 | 23 |
| 4th | 27 | 22 |
| Final | 103 | 90 |
Minnesota outscored Dallas in three of the four quarters, including a 29-point third quarter that put the game out of reach. WNBA.com
Top Performers
Kayla McBride had the best shooting night of her season. She scored 43 points on 16 of 21 shooting from the field, including 10 three-pointers on just 14 attempts. Her 71.4 percent mark from beyond the arc powered Minnesota’s offense all game long. The Big Lead
Olivia Miles added 20 points and a game-high 13 assists for the Lynx, recording a double double. Napheesa Collier also reached double figures with 17 points, 8 rebounds, 3 assists, and 4 steals. OurSports Central
For Dallas, Paige Bueckers led the team with 23 points, 8 assists, and 4 rebounds, though she also had 6 turnovers. Aziaha James scored 19 points on efficient shooting, and Odyssey Sims added 17 points off the bench. Pick Dawgz
Team Stats Comparison
Minnesota shot better from the field and from three-point range, which was the biggest difference in the game.
| Stat | Minnesota Lynx | Dallas Wings |
|---|---|---|
| Field Goal % | 55.6% | 54.4% |
| Three Point % | 46.2% | 30.0% |
| Free Throw % | 55.6% | 90.9% |
| Rebounds | 24 | 34 |
| Assists | 29 | 24 |
| Turnovers | 11 | 19 |
| Bench Points | 8 | 34 |
Dallas actually won the rebounding battle and got strong scoring from its bench, but 19 turnovers and poor three-point shooting held the Wings back. ESPN
Game Highlights
Minnesota shot 7 of 11 from three-point range in a strong opening stretch and never trailed by more than a few points after halftime. The Lynx built their biggest lead of 16 points in the third quarter behind McBride’s hot shooting. ESPN
Dallas stayed within reach for most of the first half thanks to Bueckers and James attacking the paint, where the Wings outscored the Lynx 44-34 for the game. But Minnesota’s ball movement, with 29 team assists, created open looks that Dallas could not stop. WNBA.com
Season Series Recap
Minnesota completed a season sweep of Dallas in 2026. The Lynx also won earlier meetings on May 14, June 9, and June 28. Minnesota now leads the all-time series against Dallas 61-21. OurSports Central
What This Means for the Standings
The win kept Minnesota atop the WNBA standings with a 27-7 record, among the best marks in the league this season. Dallas dropped to 19-14 with the loss, its third defeat in the last four games. The Wings still hold a strong position in the playoff picture as the season moves toward its final weeks. Pick Dawgz
