WNBA Roundup: Lynx Edge Mercury, 104-100, and Fox News Reports Record Cable Audience for Clark's Fever
Two separate storylines from the league this week: Minnesota's scoring duo powers a narrow win over Phoenix, while a cable-ratings report centers on Caitlin Clark's limited return
Lynx Edge Mercury, 104-100
Kayla McBride scored a season-high 37 points and rookie Olivia Miles posted a career-high 33 points to go with eight assists as the Minnesota Lynx narrowly defeated the Phoenix Mercury 104-100 at Target Center on Monday night, according to ESPN. The win extended Minnesota's winning streak to three games, with McBride and Miles combining for 70 of the Lynx's points in one of the season's most productive offensive showings, even as Phoenix kept the contest close throughout.
Fox News Reports Record Cable Audience for Clark's Fever
In a separate development, Fox News reported that Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever drew 1.04 million viewers on cable at 10 p.m. ET on a Wednesday — a figure the outlet described as a historic first for the WNBA — even with Clark making a limited return to action in Los Angeles.
The two items reflect distinct nights and storylines around the league this week: a tight divisional matchup decided on the court in Minnesota, and a cable-ratings figure reported by Fox News tied to Clark's appearance in Los Angeles. The American Times has not independently verified the viewership figure.
— Compiled from reporting by Fox News and ESPN.