Natasha Howard, Nia Coffey Star as Lynx Dominate Portland
- On Monday, the Minnesota Lynx defeated the visiting Portland Fire 107-74 at Target Center, with Natasha Howard leading seven players in double-figure scoring with 18 points.
- The Portland Fire, a rebooted expansion franchise entering the league this year, returned to Target Center for a reunion with forward Bridget Carleton, who spent four seasons with Minnesota.
- Nia Coffey contributed 15 points, sinking all three 3-point attempts in a 35-point first quarter, while the Lynx shot 54.5% from the field and recorded a season-high 31 assists.
- Minnesota improved to 5-1 in the WNBA Commissioner's Cup round-robin schedule, though Las Vegas needs only to beat Dallas or Phoenix to secure the Western Conference spot.
- Wednesday marks the final night of scheduled Commissioner's Cup games, with the Lynx traveling to Los Angeles and the Fire hosting Seattle.
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Seven score double figures in Lynx win over Fire
The Minnesota Lynx outscored the Portland Fire in all four quarters of their 107-74 win on Monday night. Natasha Howard led seven Lynx in double figures with 18 points. Courtney Williams added 16 points, five rebounds, and four assists. Nia Coffey chipped in 15 points, five rebounds, four assists, three steals, and three blocks while Kayla McBride tallied 14 points, six rebounds, and four assists. Olivia Miles dropped 12 points, five assists, fo…
Natasha Howard, Nia Coffey star as Lynx dominate Portland
Homecoming proves to be rude one for former Minnesota forward Bridget Carleton
Natasha Howard, Lynx start hot to dominate Fire
Seven players scored in double figures Monday night as the Minnesota Lynx rolled to a 107-74 win over the visiting Portland Fire.

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