{
  "id": 2476489,
  "title": "Miles scores 24, Howard adds 21 as Lynx beat Mystics 94-84, win 6th straight",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/22/miles-scores-24-howard-adds-21-as-lynx-beat-mystics-94-84-win-6th",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-22T01:54:22.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Winnipeg Free Press",
    "slug": "winnipeg-free-press",
    "url": "https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/sports/basketball/2026/08/21/miles-scores-24-howard-adds-21-as-lynx-beat-mystics-94-84-win-6th-straight"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Olivia Miles scored 24 points, while Natasha Howard contributed 21 points as the Minnesota Lynx secured a 94-84 victory over the Washington Mystics on Friday night. This win marked the Lynx's sixth straight triumph in the WNBA. Olivia Miles and the Lynx (31-7) are currently leading the standings by 4 1/2 games over second-place Golden State. Washington (21-15) dropped to seventh place, a half-game behind New York. Natasha Howard finished the game with seven rebounds, five assists, and three blocks. The Lynx's Kayla McBride added 18 points, while Courtney Williams contributed 13 points, eight assists, and six rebounds. Courtney Williams was forced to leave the game in the closing seconds due to an apparent lower-body injury. Napheesa Collier (rest) was absent for the Lynx. Kiki Iriafen led the Mystics with 19 points and 13 rebounds, while Shakira Austin added 17 points and eight rebounds, and Michaela Onyenwere scored 14 points. In the final minutes, Courtney Williams hit back-to-back 3-pointers, including one from the left wing, giving the Lynx a 92-82 lead with 1:20 left on the clock. A 9-0 run by the Mystics put them ahead 76-75 with about eight minutes remaining. Howard answered with a pull-up jumper, and Olivia Miles followed with a three-pointer, solidifying the Lynx's lead for the remainder of the game.",
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  "coverage": {
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}