Natasha Howard scored 26 points [1] to lead the Minnesota Lynx to a 90-86 [2] victory over the Dallas Wings on Thursday.
The win marks the second victory of the season for the Lynx. Howard's ability to perform under pressure in the closing minutes proved decisive in a game played in Arlington, Texas [5].
Howard dominated the second half of the contest, scoring 19 points [4] during that stretch. Her offensive surge allowed the Lynx to rally from behind and hold off a late push by the Dallas team.
The defining moment occurred with 51 seconds remaining [3] in the game. Howard scored a tiebreaking basket that shifted the momentum and secured the lead for Minnesota.
Courtney Williams, a Lynx guard, praised Howard's performance after the game.
"That's my guy," Williams said.
The victory was a result of disciplined execution in the final minutes—a stark contrast to the earlier portions of the game where the Wings remained competitive.
“"That's my guy," Williams said.”
This victory demonstrates the Minnesota Lynx's reliance on Howard as a primary scoring option during high-leverage situations. By securing their second win of the season through a second-half comeback, the Lynx establish a pattern of resilience that will be critical for their standing in the league as the season progresses.
