Monday was a nightmare for the underdogs in the WNBA. Three separate games ended in lopsided victories, with the winning teams combining for a staggering 83-point margin of victory. The Minnesota Lynx, Dallas Wings, and Golden State Valkyries all posted wins by 20 points or more on the same day — something the league has not seen since September 1, 2017.
According to ESPN Insights, it marked the first time in nearly nine years that three teams hit the 20-point blowout mark in a single day. The Lynx demolished the Portland Fire by 33 points, the Wings handled the Las Vegas Aces by 30, and the Valkyries beat the Los Angeles Sparks by 20.
For context, the last such occurrence involved the Sparks beating the Dream by 25, the Lynx topping the Sky by 23, and the Mercury routing the Sun by 20. That was back in 2017 — a different era of the league.
Minnesota Lynx Rolling Without Collier
The Lynx improved to 11-3 on the season, good for the top spot in the standings, despite missing star forward Napheesa Collier, who continues to recover from an ankle injury. Minnesota has now won nine of its last 10 games, showcasing serious depth. Seven players scored in double figures, led by Natasha Howard’s 18 points. Nia Coffey stuffed the stat sheet with 15 points, five rebounds, four assists, three steals, and three blocks.
Dallas Wings Sweep Season Series vs. Aces
Dallas improved to 9-5 after beating the Aces for the second time this season. Arike Ogunbowale led the way with 22 points, four rebounds, seven assists, and two steals. Azzi Fudd was near-perfect from the floor, scoring 19 points on 8-of-9 shooting. Paige Bueckers added 10 points, five rebounds, and seven assists in just 24 minutes of court time.
The Wings have quietly become one of the league’s more dangerous teams, especially when Ogunbowale and Fudd are clicking.
Valkyries Keep Rising in Year Two
Golden State, now in its second season, tied Dallas at 9-5 with its third straight win. Gabby Williams paced the Valkyries with 16 points and four rebounds. Kaila Charles came off the bench to contribute 13 points, eight rebounds, and five assists.
The Valkyries are showing real growth, and Monday’s performance against Los Angeles proved they can bury teams early. A 20-point win over the Sparks is the kind of statement that suggests this team is not just competitive — it’s dangerous.
Fans online noted the rarity of such a dominant day across the league, with some pointing out that parity usually prevents these kinds of blowouts. On Monday, though, there was no such thing.
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