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Natasha Howard news
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The gist
Natasha Howard scored 21 points in Minnesota's 16th win in 17 games. The Lynx's hot streak solidifies their title contender status.
Background
Natasha Howard is a 13-year veteran forward for the Minnesota Lynx. On Friday, August 21, 2026, she scored 21 points in a win over the Washington Mystics, helping the Lynx extend their winning streak. The Lynx have won six straight and 16 of 17 games, positioning them as one of the top teams in the WNBA.
How it unfolded
- Aug 20, 2026FOX Sports previews the matchup, noting Howard averages 14.9 points, 7.8 rebounds, 3.3 assists, and 1.7 steals for the Lynx.
- Aug 21, 2026Howard scores 21 points, grabs seven rebounds, dishes five assists, and blocks three shots in a win over the Mystics. She had no points in the first quarter but recovered strongly.
- Aug 23, 2026NBC Sports reports Howard finished Sunday's win over the Mystics with 17 points, four rebounds, one assist, and two steals.
Who’s saying what
- Coach
- Lynx coach Cheryl Reeve emphasized limiting the opponent's success in the paint as a key to victory.
- Analysts
- The Twin Cities article calls Howard 'Minnesota's most important player of the night' after her strong comeback performance.