Kayla McBride’s Historic Shooting Performance Helps The Lynx Defeat Seattle (83-64)
FeaturedThe Minnesota Lynx came into this game trying to bounce back from the 1 point loss to the Phoenix Mercury over the weekend. One player that has been locked in and playing on a different level as of late has been Kayla McBride. We are witnessing greatness from the best shooter in the WNBA and damn near in the world in my humble opinion. The Seattle Storm came out firing back and forth in this game against the Minnesota Lynx as Jewell Loyd was hitting some tough contested shots in the 1st half. When Loyd gets her jumper going it usually calls for a long night but the gifted Kayla McBride was showcasing why she’s one of the best two way players making it tough on her in the 2nd half. Tonight Loyd finished with a team-high 25 points on 9-27 shooting.
The Lynx got into their rythtm of the game in that 2nd half and Olivia Epoupa came in and really set the tone with her impact off the bench. In only 14 minutes of play Olivia was 2nd in rebounds on the team and tied for assists tonight. The pace of the game that Olivia plays with has been infectious as the team turns up the intensity. With that being said about Olivia she was able to find Kayla for a couple of those seven 3 pointers that she made tonight. Kayla McBride was able to take some really good shots in the flow of the game and put the team on her back. The perfection of Kayla McBride is the beauty of her movement without the ball and then her quick trigger for the shot.
Kayla McBride finished with 32 points tonight and he she was on another level. Napheesa Collier played amazing as she always does and she again was able to dominate inside the paint and out with her 19 points and 14 rebounds. This Minnesota Lynx team is built for a long run and they have the pieces that really set this team apart when it comes to championship asperations.
The Minnesota Lynx will be heading to Las Vegas to play the Aces in a game that should have everyone ready with the popcorn. A’ja Wilson has been special this season and she’s on pace for another MVP caliber season. The Lynx are coming in hot as well and have the duo of Collier/McBride that can make it tough on anyone any given night.
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