Minnesota Lynx guard Kayla McBride set a WNBA single-game record by making 10 three-pointers during a victory over the Dallas Wings on Sunday [1].
The performance secured the first playoff berth of the season for the Lynx and established a new benchmark for long-distance shooting in the league [1, 4].
Playing at the Target Center in Minneapolis, McBride scored a career-high 43 points [2, 3]. The Lynx defeated the Wings with a final score of 103-90 [1]. The record-breaking night was highlighted by McBride's ability to consistently find the net from beyond the arc, a feat that an Associated Press reporter said the crowd will never forget [1].
McBride said she wanted to provide a high-level performance for the hometown fans. Following the win, she said she was satisfied with her current position in her career and the team's trajectory.
"There is no better feeling," McBride said [1].
"I'm exactly where I want to be," McBride said [4].
The win removes any remaining uncertainty regarding the Lynx's postseason status. By clinching the berth on Sunday, the team can now focus on seeding, and preparation for the upcoming playoffs [4]. While some reports categorized the achievement as a franchise record, other reports indicate it is a league-wide single-game record [1].
Throughout the game, the Lynx offense relied heavily on McBride's scoring efficiency. Her 10 three-pointers [1] drove the offensive momentum, allowing Minnesota to maintain a double-digit lead for much of the contest. The victory underscores the Lynx's offensive capabilities heading into the postseason.
“"There is no better feeling."”
McBride's record-breaking performance signals a shift in offensive efficiency for the Minnesota Lynx as they enter the playoffs. By establishing a new league benchmark for three-pointers in a single game, McBride has positioned herself as a primary scoring threat that opposing defenses must prioritize, potentially opening more space for her teammates in the postseason.
