Minnesota Lynx defeated Toronto Tempo 100-93 on Tuesday, July 28, 2026, at Target Center, with Olivia Miles proving the pivotal figure in a high-quality contest. Her 24-point, eight-assist display helped Minnesota take control in the middle quarters and secure another important result in the Women’s National Basketball Association.
Toronto actually made the sharper opening, putting up 28 points in the first quarter and briefly forcing the Lynx onto the back foot. Marina Mabrey led that early push and gave the visitors real belief, but Minnesota responded with far greater control in the second period.
The decisive stretch of the match came before halftime. After trailing 28-25 at the end of the first quarter, the Lynx outplayed the Tempo 28-15 in the second to turn the contest around. That swing gave the home side a 53-43 lead at the break, and it was built on efficient shooting, cleaner ball movement and a far more assured attacking rhythm.
Minnesota maintained that level after the interval, adding another 28 points in the third quarter. Toronto stayed competitive and never allowed the fixture to drift completely away, but each push from the Tempo was met by composed execution from the Lynx. By the time the fourth quarter arrived, Minnesota had done enough through the first three periods to protect its advantage.
The numbers underline how the Lynx earned the victory. Minnesota shot 51.4 percent from the floor and an outstanding 56.0 percent from three-point range, knocking down 14 of 25 attempts. Just as important was the collective nature of their attacking play, with 26 assists on 37 made baskets. That combination of accuracy and distribution repeatedly opened up Toronto’s defence.
Olivia Miles was the standout performer, finishing with 24 points, six rebounds and eight assists in a complete display from the guard. She set the tempo for Minnesota’s attack, created quality looks for teammates and delivered efficiently in key moments. For Toronto, Mabrey kept the visitors in the contest with 25 points, eight rebounds and six assists, while Maria Conde added a strong presence on the glass with 10 rebounds. Julie Allemand also contributed seven assists as the Tempo continued to move the ball well in spells.
NerdSports Stat: Minnesota produced 1.35 points per shot attempt from the floor, compared to Toronto’s 1.27, a small margin that became decisive over a fast-paced 40-minute contest.
This result strengthens Minnesota’s position near the top of the league table, improving the Lynx to 23-6 overall and 11-4 at home. Toronto drops to 10-17 and will feel the missed second quarter proved too costly in a fixture where they otherwise matched up competitively for long stretches. The Lynx will look to carry this attacking sharpness into their next fixture, while the Tempo need a more complete four-quarter performance to turn narrow defeats into valuable wins.
Frequently Asked Questions
No goal scorers were listed for this Women’s National Basketball Association match. Olivia Miles led Minnesota with 24 points, while Marina Mabrey led Toronto with 25 points.
Minnesota Lynx 100 – 93 Toronto Tempo.
Minnesota improved to 23-6 and strengthened its place near the top of the league, while Toronto fell to 10-17 and remains in need of a late-season push.
Olivia Miles was the standout performer with 24 points, 6 rebounds and 8 assists.
