Kayla McBride Scores WNBA Record 43 Points, Lynx Clinch Playoff Spot

Kayla McBride recorded a WNBA-record 10 three-pointers and finished with a career-high 43 points as the Minnesota Lynx defeated the Dallas Wings 103-90 on Sunday.

Lynx Secure Playoff Berth

The Lynx, who made 18 three-pointers overall, became the first team to secure a spot in the WNBA playoffs, with a record of 27-7 and having won 12 of their last 13 games.

McBride's Record Performance

McBride made 10 of 14 three-pointers and 16 of 21 shots in total before leaving the game with 1:21 remaining. This surpassed the previous record of nine three-pointers, which had been achieved by six different players, most recently by Toronto’s Marina Mabrey on June 25.

Key Stats

Olivia Miles contributed 20 points and 13 assists for Minnesota, while Napheesa Collier scored 17 and Natasha Howard added 12. Dallas All-Star Jessica Shepard left the game in the first quarter with an ankle injury and did not return.

Wings’ Struggles

The Wings (19-13) have lost three consecutive games and six of their last eight. Paige Bueckers had 23 points and eight assists, and Aziaha James added a season-high 19 points. Rookie Azzi Fudd missed her second consecutive game due to a knee injury.