Two Kayla McBride free throws with 18 seconds remaining essentially ended a 77-72 Minnesota Lynx victory over the Los Angeles Sparks Friday night at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles.
A 3-point play from Napheesa Collier that made it 74-70 with 1:06 remaining was key. After that Nneka Ogwumike made a layup that cut it to two before Dorka Juhász went 1-of-2 at the stripe to make it 75-72. LA (5-5) was unable to score again.
Collier finished with 25 points, six rebounds and two blocks while McBride was good for 16 points, five boards and two steals. Collier was 8-of-10 on 2-point shots; McBride was 5-of-5.
Minnesota (3-7) held Nneka to eight points, which was half her previous season low. Nneka added five rebounds, a season-high seven assists and two swipes.
Other Friday action
Washington Mystics (6-4) over Phoenix Mercury (2-7), 88-69
The Mercury were without Brittney Griner and Diana Taurasi due to injuries.
Elena Delle Donne paced Washington with 17 points, adding three assists. Brittney Sykes notched an impressive five steals to go along with 16 points, four boards and three helpers. Her steal total matched a season high and was two off her career high. Ariel Atkins was one off her season high for assists with five, adding 11 points and three rejections. Rookie Li Meng…
