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Kayla McBride Reaches 20th All-Time Spot in Lynx Victory

7/21/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Kayla McBride moved past Becky Hammon to rank 20th on the WNBA all-time scoring list with 5,846 points.
She achieved the milestone during the Minnesota Lynx’s 105-102 win over the Seattle Storm on July 21.
The win extended Minnesota’s streak to six games.
The triumph improved Minnesota’s record to 21-6, the best in the league.

History

Historical Context

Cynthia Cooper’s three straight scoring titles (1997-1999) and 22.2 points per game anchored the Houston Comets’ early dominance, and she led the league in field goals (191) and total points (621). Decades later, A’ja Wilson shattered the 2024 single-season record with 1,021 points, echoing Cooper’s impact and reinforcing the WNBA’s growing visibility.

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Story summary

Kayla McBride moved past Becky Hammon to rank 20th on the WNBA all-time scoring list with 5,846 points.
She achieved the milestone during the Minnesota Lynx’s 105-102 win over the Seattle Storm on July 21.
The win extended Minnesota’s streak to six games.
The triumph improved Minnesota’s record to 21-6, the best in the league.

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