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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York | 11 | 4 | .733 | - | W8 |
| Atlanta | 10 | 4 | .714 | 0.5 | W2 |
| Indiana | 9 | 6 | .600 | 2 | L1 |
| Toronto | 7 | 8 | .467 | 4 | L3 |
| Washington | 6 | 7 | .462 | 4 | W1 |
| Chicago | 4 | 10 | .286 | 6.5 | L4 |
| Connecticut | 2 | 14 | .125 | 9.5 | L6 |
| Western Conference | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 12 | 3 | .800 | - | W2 |
| Las Vegas | 11 | 4 | .733 | 1 | W1 |
| Golden State | 10 | 5 | .667 | 2 | W4 |
| Dallas | 9 | 6 | .600 | 3 | L1 |
| Portland | 8 | 9 | .471 | 5 | W1 |
| Los Angeles | 7 | 8 | .467 | 5 | L2 |
| Phoenix | 4 | 12 | .250 | 8.5 | L4 |
| Seattle | 3 | 13 | .188 | 9.5 | L9 |
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