Rookie guard Olivia Miles scored 24 points to lead the Minnesota Lynx to a 100-93 victory over the Toronto Tempo on Tuesday night, extending their winning streak to eight games.
Miles made 9 of 17 shots, including four 3-pointers, and added eight assists and six rebounds for the league-leading Lynx (23-6).
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Kayla McBride contributed 18 points with four 3-pointers, while Napheesa Collier added 15 points.
Natasha Howard scored 13 points, and reserve Antonia Delaere chipped in 12 points on 4-of-5 shooting from beyond the arc.
Minnesota shot 14 for 25 from 3-point range in the game.
Toronto (10-17) lost its fourth consecutive game despite 25 points, eight rebounds, and six assists from Marina Mabrey.
Maria Conde finished with 20 points and 10 rebounds, while Laura Juskaite added 18 points.
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The Lynx built an 89-75 lead after a layup by Miles with 6:32 remaining.
Toronto responded with a 12-0 run, capped by consecutive 3-pointers from Juskaite and Kia Nurse, cutting the margin to two points.
Delaere halted the run with back-to-back 3-pointers.
Miles scored 15 points in the first half to help Minnesota take a 53-43 halftime lead.
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The two teams are scheduled to meet again on Thursday in Toronto.
