Lynx Blitz Sky in Third Quarter to Trigger Rout
Coffey hit six 3-pointers and Olivia Miles added 17 points as Minnesota pulled away with a 31-16 third quarter.
- On Friday, the Minnesota Lynx defeated the Chicago Sky 79-58 at Wintrust Arena, led by 20 points from Nia Coffey.
- Minnesota pulled away during a dominant third quarter, outscoring the Sky 31-16 to establish a 64-46 lead and seizing control.
- Rookie Olivia Miles added 17 points, while Natasha Howard finished with 14 to support the Lynx offense; Kamilla Cardoso and Skylar Diggins each recorded 12 for Chicago.
- Lynx coach Cheryl Reeve praised guard Kayla McBride, noting she "continues to be at the heart and soul of the defense," despite scoring only nine points.
- The Lynx visit the Phoenix Mercury on Monday night, while the Sky head on the road to play the Washington Mystics on Tuesday.
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Coffey, Lynx blitz Sky in third quarter
CHICAGO — Nia Coffey had 20 points and eight rebounds and Natasha Howard scored 14 as they triggered a third-quarter surge that sparked the visiting Minnesota Lynx to a 79-58 victory over the Chicago Sky on Friday night. Olivia Miles added 17 points and six assists, Courtney Williams scored 10 points, and Coffey went 6-for-9 from 3-point range to offset her teammates, who made just 2 of 19 from beyond the arc. The Lynx (6-2) won their fourth con…
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Nia Coffey scores 20 and the Lynx beat the Sky 79-58 for 4th straight road win
Nia Coffey scored 20 points and made six 3-pointers, rookie Olivia Miles had 17 points, and the Minnesota Lynx beat the Chicago Sky 79-58.
Minnesota 79, Chicago 58
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