PHOENIX (AP) — Natisha Hiedeman made a 3-pointer with 5.1 seconds remaining to lift the undefeated Minnesota Lynx to a 74-71 victory over the Phoenix Mercury on Friday night.
Hiedeman’s clutch shot gave Minnesota the lead for just the second time in the fourth quarter. After a timeout, Sami Whitcomb missed a 25-footer for the Mercury.
Phoenix led 71-68 with a minute to go but Courtney Williams hit a 3-pointer to tie it with 53 seconds remaining. The Mercury’s response included two turnovers, including one shot clock violation.
Kayla McBride scored 20 points and Alanna Smith had 19 for the Lynx (6-0). Williams had 11 points, seven rebounds and seven assists.
Satou Sabally had 26 points and 11 rebounds for Phoenix (4-2). Kalani Brown had 15 points on 7-for-8 shooting, and Whitcomb added 13 points.
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McBride scored 10 points in the first quarter, including 7-for-7 shooting from the free-throw line, and the Lynx led 20-17 heading to the second quarter.
Whitcomb’s pull-up 3-pointer gave Phoenix a 29-26 lead with four minutes left in the second quarter. The Mercury led by four points in the final minute of the half before McBride hit a 3-pointer with 1.1 seconds left as Phoenix led 39-38 at halftime.
McBride scored 17 points in the first half and Sabally led Phoenix with 12.
The Mercury built a seven-point lead in the final minute of the third quarter and took a 58-53 lead to the final period after outscoring the Lynx 19-15 in the third.
Napheesa Collier, who is averaging 26.8 points per game, has a lingering knee injury and did not play for Minnesota. Phoenix was missing stars Kahleah Copper and Alyssa Thomas.
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