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Courtney Williams scores 30, Olivia Miles has 19 and the Lynx ease past the Mercury 111-77

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Courtney Williams scored 30 points on 13-of-20 shooting, Olivia Miles had 19 points and nine assists, and the Minnesota Lynx eased past the Phoenix Mercury 111-77 on Monday night. Minnesota jumped out to a 35-22 lead after the first quarter, began the second on an 11-4 run and ended the half with 67 points. It was the third-most points in any half of a road game in WNBA history.

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Phoenix Mercury overwhelmed by Minnesota Lynx’s backcourt in Commissioner’s Cup opener

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PHOENIX — Defensive breakdowns and an inability to contain the Minnesota Lynx’s backcourt became major factors in the Phoenix Mercury’s 111-77 loss in their Commissioner’s Cup opener. Jun 1, 2026; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Mercury forward Noemie Brochant (1) shoots against Minnesota Lynx guard Courtney Williams (10) during the first half at Mortgage Matchup Center.

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Aziaha James scores 18 off the bench and the Wings beat the Storm 79-56

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ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Aziaha James scored 18 points off the bench, Paige Bueckers had 10 points, nine rebounds and seven assists and the Dallas Wings beat the Seattle Storm 79-56 on Monday night. Bueckers scored all 10 of her points in the first half to help Dallas lead 36-25. She finished the game 4 of 12 from the field as the Wings shot just 36%. Dallas began the third quarter on an 8-0 run to extend its lead to 44-25. Seattle did not make its first field goal of the second half until the...

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