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Per WNBA transaction wires, the Lynx and Chicago Sky dev. forward Chloe Bibby have signed an offer sheet, meaning the Sky have 24 hours to match and upgrade her contract, if they’d like.

Per Lynx game notes: With her five assists tonight, Courtney Williams moved to 13th all-time on the WNBA’s assist leaderboard (1,501), passing Tamika Catchings.

Biggest win since June 15, third biggest of the season, by my count.

There’s more of that defense the Lynx have been looking for. 104-72 win over Toronto, taking 21 more shots than the Tempo, 14-6 on the offensive boards with 31 points off 24 Toronto turnovers. Held Tempo to 31 second half points.

McBride pulls off yet another steal and score in a near repeat of Tuesday’s. Lynx up 66-45 after opening half on 16-4 run.

After a couple Lynx o-boards and the and-1 for Howard, she’s a point away from putting all Lynx starters in double digits.

Lynx lead 50-41 at half after a 12 pt 2nd quarter for Collier. Miles 10 pts, 2 reb. Courtney Williams 11 pts/2/2. Forced 12 first-half Tempo TOs.

Upgrade to probable an hour to tip off:

Downgrade for Dorka to questionable (knee) ahead of tonight’s Lynx vs Tempo game

After the Gabby Williams-less Valks fall 91-89 to Phoenix last night, Lynx are now three full games ahead of Las Vegas and 3.5 ahead of Golden State at the top of the WNBA standings.

Going back thru camera roll and did find the video of the specific play that made me post this

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What's better than one player capable of finishing a WNBA season with MVP votes? How about two of 'em? On Olivia Miles and Napheesa Collier as the Lynx kick off their post-All-Star push, for @stribsports.startribune.com: www.startribune.com/minnesota-ly...

Lynx beat Toronto as Napheesa Collier and Olivia Miles learn to play togetherMiles and Collier showed their skills as the Lynx held off the Toronto Tempo to improve to a WNBA-best 23-6.www.startribune.com

Olivia Miles postgame: “I think it's always a part of my game. I think I'm learning Cheryl and trying to keep it simple, but learning where I can throw in a little highlights here and there. Thought it was a perfect time because we had gotten a steal, and Mac was kind of …”

Cheryl Reeve on Phee’s home debut: “Really happy for Phee to hear just how happy everyone was and how much they care about her. This is home, you know, for Phee, and this is what she deserved. She worked long and hard to get back, and she pours into this team.”

Call 'em Delaere daggers

3Q | Lynx 81, Tempo 68 Miles 20p/7a/4r. Howard plays every minute of the 3rd, up to 13p/6r. McBride with 18 pts, 4-for-6 from three. Lynx have got Tempo up to 15 TOs, and first bench minutes for Delaere and Hamzova.

That Miles to McBride combo is so lethal, man

HALF: Lynx 53, Tempo 43 Better defensive quarter for MN, holding Tempo to 15. Nice steal + score to end the half for McBride (13p). Miles 15/4/2. Phee 7/2/2. Interesting to see Lynx rotation when healthy. So far, Nia, Dorka, Maya are the 1st-half bench.

Olivia Miles lookin' like she's still playing at the All-Star game LOL with the between-the-legs no-look pass to McBride for three.

End 1Q: Toronto 28, Lynx 25 Tempo 5-10 from 3. Miles leads the Lynx with 7p/2r/2a. Phee with 4 pts/2r. McBride with 5 (will her 8-game 20-pt streak continue?). Caldwell, Coffey, Juhasz get six minutes off the bench early.