Kayla McBride Sets WNBA Single-Game Three-Point Record as Lynx Clinch Playoff Spot

In early August 2026, Minnesota Lynx guard Kayla McBride made a WNBA-record 10 three-pointers and finished with a career-high 43 points in a 103–90 victory over the Dallas Wings. The achievement came with 2:23 remaining in the fourth quarter and secured the Lynx’s first playoff berth of the season, improving the team’s record to 27–7.

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The previous single-game high of nine three-pointers had been reached eight times by six different players. The most recent occurrence before McBride’s night was Marina Mabrey of Toronto on June 25 2022, a date cited by multiple outlets. Earlier in the same season, Chelsea Gray matched the nine-three mark on June 11. McBride’s performance therefore broke a record that had stood since 2019, when Kelsey Mitchell first hit nine threes in a game.

Sports Illustrated

• Three-point shooting: 10-of-14 (71.4%) – WNBA single-game record.

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• Overall shooting: 16-of-21 from the field (76.2%).

WNBA Results: Kayla McBride’s Record 43-Point Show Sends Minnesota Lynx Into Playoffs With Win Over Dallas Wings

• Team three-point total: 18 of 39 attempts (46.2%) – franchise single-game high.

Associated Press

• Lynx record: 27–7 overall, 12 wins in the last 13 games.

ESPN

• Opponents’ output: Dallas finished with 90 points; the Wings made 6 of 20 three-pointers (30%).

Associated Press

• Supporting performances: Rookie guard Olivia Miles contributed 20 points and 13 assists; Napheesa Collier added 17 points; Natasha Howard scored 12.

Associated Press

All figures are reported by the Associated Press and corroborated by ESPN and CBS Sports.

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The team’s front office noted that the win officially clinched the first playoff spot in the league for the season.

Bleacher Report

• “When you have a good moment, you want to just soak it all in. I'm just very grateful,” — Kayla McBride, veteran

CBS Sports

• “It's like a kid in a candy store. I'm very grateful for that,” — Kayla McBride, veteran

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The Lynx’s next scheduled contest is on Wednesday at Portland, where they will look to extend their winning streak and solidify seeding ahead of the postseason.

ESPN