WNBA: Minnesota Lynx's Dominating Win Over Las Vegas Aces Eclipsed by Napheesa Collier's Ankle Injury
Minnesota Lynx Shatter WNBA Road Win Record in Dominant 111-58 Victory Over Las Vegas Aces
The Minnesota Lynx made history on Thursday night, setting the WNBA record for the biggest road win in a thrilling 111-58 victory over the Las Vegas Aces.
The Lynx's league-best record now stands at 24-5, a testament to their consistent dominance this season. Key to their success in this game was their exceptional three-point shooting, with the team setting a new record by making 17 out of 27 attempts.
Standout performer Kayla McBride led the charge, making all 8 of her three-point attempts in the first half. She finished the game with an impressive 24 points, just shy of tying the all-time single-game record of 9 made threes. McBride's performance was nothing short of spectacular, setting a related record by making eight three-pointers in a half without missing a single shot.
Unfortunately, star player Napheesa Collier, the league scoring leader with an average of 23.8 points per game, was ruled out of the game midway through the fourth quarter due to an ankle injury. Before her departure, Collier had scored 18 points, had 5 assists, and 3 rebounds in 26 minutes.
Jewell Loyd contributed 12 points for the Aces, while reigning league MVP A'ja Wilson scored 10. However, their efforts were not enough to match the Lynx's exceptional performance.
Jessica Shepard also had a standout game for the Lynx, recording her fourth double-double of the season with 18 points and 14 rebounds. This is her second double-double in nine days, further highlighting her consistent form.
The Lynx's 53-point win broke the league-record for largest margin of victory on the road, a record set in 1998 by the Houston Comets. The Aces, currently standing at 14-14, will look to bounce back from this defeat in their next game.
[1] [Source for the WNBA record for most three-pointers made in a single game] [2] [Source for Kayla McBride's record of 8 three-pointers in a half] [3] [Source for the league-record for largest margin of victory on the road] [4] [Source for Napheesa Collier's average points per game]
The historic win by the Minnesota Lynx, who shattered the WNBA road win record, shows a strong correlation between their success in sports and their business-like approach to the game. Despite Kayla McBride's record-breaking eight three-pointers in a half, the Lynx's three-point shooting was instrumental in their 111-58 victory over the Las Vegas Aces, breaking the record for most three-pointers made in a game.
