Lynx Enter All-Star Break Atop the WNBA
Sports columnist Dr. Mitchell Palmer McDonald breaks down the Minnesota Lynx's league-best 20-6 start heading into the All-Star break, capped by a five-game winning streak. Rookie point guard Olivia Miles leads the team at 19.1 points per game, followed by Kayla McBride, Natasha Howard, Courtney Williams and Nia Coffey. Miles and Howard were named All-Star starters, with Williams voted in as a reserve, giving Minnesota three All-Stars this season.
The Lynx went into the All-Star break with a WNBA-best 20-6 record, including a five-game winning streak.
They are led by Olivia Miles (19.1 ppg), Kayla McBride (17.6), Natasha Howard (16.5), Courtney Williams (15.6) and Nia Coffey (7.9).
Miles, a rookie point guard, and veteran forward Howard were named All-Star starters, while Williams was voted in as a reserve, giving the Lynx three All-Stars this season.
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