Postgame Notes: MIN vs NYL (9.27.26)
Published on September 27, 2026 under Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA)
Minnesota Lynx News Release
NEW YORK LIBERTY 91 (1-0), MINNESOTA LYNX 75 (0-1)
September 27, 2026
Lynx notes
Player Notes
Kayla McBride totaled 14 points, a postseason career-high six assists and a steal in today's contest.
Olivia Miles scored 11 points on a perfect 4-of-4 from the free-throw line, also grabbing eight boards and dishing out one assist.
Nia Brodie added a playoff career high 16 points on 6-of-7 (85.7%) shooting from the floor, going 4-of-5 from three (80.0%), also adding one rebound and a blocked shot.
Team Notes
In tonight's contest, the Lynx totaled four blocked shots, led by Courtney Williams (2).
Minnesota dished out 20 assists on 28 made baskets in today's game, led by McBride (6).
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