Kayla McBride's 37, Olivia Miles' career-high 33 lead Lynx in rally past Mercury to improve on WNBA's best record

The Minnesota Lynx improved to an 18-6 record, the best in the WNBA, after rallying past the Phoenix Mercury on Monday, July 14, 2026. Kayla McBride scored 37 points while Olivia Miles set a career-high with 33 points, combining for 70 points in the victory. The team also anticipates the return of last year's MVP runner-up Napheesa Collier in the near future.