The Minnesota Lynx survived a late scare to beat the Washington Mystics 78-76 on June 24, with Natasha Howard delivering a season-high double-double of 21 points and 15 rebounds to keep Minnesota in the playoff picture.
Game Summary
Howard was the standout performer on the night, posting a career-best 15 rebounds to go alongside her 21 points as the Lynx held on for a nerve-wracking two-point win. The Mystics had multiple chances to level in the final minutes but couldn't convert.
The win was tight throughout, with neither team managing to build more than a single-figure lead at any point in the fourth quarter. Howard's presence in the paint was the difference — dominating the boards on both ends when the game was at its most critical.
Standings Watch
The Lynx remain in contention in the competitive Western Conference standings heading into the second half of the regular season.
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