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Gray scores 27 and the Dream win 75-73 as the Lynx lose consecutive games for first time this season

Allisha Gray scored 27 points, Rhyne Howard added 16 and the Atlanta Dream held on for a 75-73 victory to hand the Minnesota Lynx consecutive losses for the first time this season

AUGUST 22, 2025 • Associated Press

Delivers monster double-double Shepard tallied 15 points (7-9 FG, 1-2 FT), 16 rebounds, four assists and one steal across 32 minutes during Thursday's 75-73 loss to the Dream.

Impact Shepard secured her second double-double in three games as she continues to feast while Napheesa Collier (ankle) returns to health. However, Collier was initially upgraded to questionable before ultimately being ruled out for Thursday's clash, so Shepard's production will presumably take a large hit when Collier returns to play.

AUGUST 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Gray and the Dream take on Williams and the Lynx

Atlanta faces Minnesota in non-conference action

AUGUST 20, 2025 • Associated Press

Pulls down 10 rebounds Shepard amassed six points (3-6 FG) with 10 rebounds and one assist across 24 minutes in Tuesday's 85-75 loss to the Liberty.

Impact Shepard stuck in the lineup for one more game, as Napheesa Collier (ankle), a game-time decision, was ruled out for one more contest. Collier is nearing a return, and Shepard is likely to see a drop in playing time once the superstar is deemed healthy enough to return.

AUGUST 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Jonquel Jones and Sabrina Ionescu have double-doubles, Liberty snap streak of losses to Lynx 85-75

Jonquel Jones had 22 points and 10 rebounds, Sabrina Ionescu added 17 points and 11 assists, and the New York Liberty beat the Minnesota Lynx 85-75 after losing the first three mee...

AUGUST 20, 2025 • Associated Press

Double-doubles in win Shepard finished with 17 points (5-7 FG, 7-12 FT), 10 rebounds, two assists and one steal across 31 minutes during Saturday's 86-80 win over the Liberty.

Impact Shepard was incredibly efficient, shooting 71.4 percent from the field. She recorded her sixth double-double of the season while excelling as a starter with Napheesa Collier (ankle) on the mend.

AUGUST 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Williams scores 26, McBride hits 3-pointer with 30.8 seconds left as Lynx beat Liberty 86-80

Courtney Williams scored a season-high 26 points, Kayla McBride hit a deep 3-pointer with 30.8 seconds left and the Minnesota Lynx beat the defending WNBA champion New York Liberty...

AUGUST 16, 2025 • Associated Press

Posts another dud Shepard amassed six points (3-4 FG, 0-2 FT), four rebounds and two assists across 19 minutes during Sunday's 83-71 win over the Liberty.

Impact Shepard posted her second dud in a row since returning from an ankle issue. Maria Kliundikova responded with her best game of the campaign, giving the coaching staff something to possibly think about here.

AUGUST 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Will play and start vs. Washington Shepard (ankle) has been cleared to play in Friday's game against the Mystics, Mitchell Hansen of CanisHoopus.com reports.

Impact Shepard was in danger of missing this game due to an ankle injury, but will be in the starting lineup. In four games as a starter during the 2025 campaign, she has averaged 12.0 points, 11.5 rebounds, 3.3 assists and 1.3 steals per game, shooting 64.3 percent from the field.

AUGUST 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Downgraded to questionable Shepard (ankle) has been downgraded to questionable for Friday's game against the Mystics, Mitchell Hansen of CanisHoopus.com reports.

Impact Shepard was originally considered probable to play Friday, but her status could now come down to a game-time decision based on pregame warmups. If Shepard is ultimately ruled out against Washington, the Lynx could call upon Maria Kliundikova for a spot start at center.

AUGUST 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Likely to play Friday Shepard (ankle) is probable to play in Friday's game against the Mystics, Mitchell Hansen of CanisHoopus.com reports.

Impact Shepard is dealing with an ankle issue, but it is unlikely it will keep her off the floor. She's coming off an impressive performance as a starter against the Storm, finishing with her fifth double-double of the 2025 campaign. The 29-year-old center is averaging 7.5 points, 7.0 rebounds and 2.4 assists per game, shooting a career-high 61.9 percent from the field.

AUGUST 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Minnesota faces Washington, looks for 4th straight win

Minnesota looks to extend its three-game win streak with a victory against Washington

AUGUST 7, 2025 • Associated Press

Courtney Williams' second-half surge lifts Lynx over Storm 91-87

Courtney Williams scored 14 of her 20 points in the second half, Jessica Shepard added 13 points and 13 rebounds and Kayla McBride made 6 of 6 from the free-throw line in the final...

AUGUST 6, 2025 • Associated Press

Double-doubles in win Shepard provided 13 points (5-7 FG, 3-4 FT), 13 rebounds, four assists and two steals across 33 minutes in Tuesday's 91-87 win over the Storm.

Impact The 28-year-old drew the start Tuesday with Napheesa Collier (ankle) sidelined. Shepard recorded her third double-double in her last five outings and has been extremely efficient of late, shooting 75 percent from the field during that span. Additionally, she tied her season high in steals, chipping in two swipes for the third time in 2025. Shepard will likely continue to see an uptick in minutes, as Collier is expected to remain on the shelf for at least three more games.

AUGUST 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Starting sans Collier Shepard will start in Tuesday's game against the Storm.

Impact The 28-year-old center will get the starting nod against Seattle due to Napheesa Collier (ankle) being sidelined. Shepard has recorded two double-doubles in her last five outings, during which she has averaged 9.4 points, 7.6 rebounds and 2.6 assists across 18.2 minutes per game.

AUGUST 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Kayla McBride hits eight 3-pointers, Lynx roll to WNBA-record 53-point road win against Aces

Kayla McBride led a 3-point barrage, making 8 of 10 from beyond the arc, and the Minnesota Lynx set the WNBA record for the biggest road win, beating the Las Vegas Aces 111-58

AUGUST 2, 2025 • Associated Press

Minnesota Lynx vs. Las Vegas Aces | FULL GAME HIGHLIGHTS | August 2, 2025

AUGUST 2, 2025 • YOUTUBE

Doubles-doubles in blowout win Shepard racked up 18 points (7-8 FG, 4-7 FT), 14 rebounds and two assists across 27 minutes during Saturday's 111-58 win over the Aces.

Impact Shepard was one of four players on her squad to score in double figures. She recorded her fourth double-double of the season, helping her team pull off an incredible 53-point victory on the road.

AUGUST 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Nearly double-doubles Shepard chipped in eight points (4-6 FG), seven rebounds and three assists across 17 minutes during Wednesday's 100-93 victory over the Liberty.

Impact This was a strong showing for Shepard as she nearly double-doubled in 17 minutes. She's been a reliable reserve this campaign, posting averages of 6.8 points, 6.4 rebounds and 2.4 assists while shooting a stellar 59.5 percent from the field.

JULY 31, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Double-doubles in win Shepard registered 10 points (3-4 FG, 4-6 FT), 13 rebounds and four assists across 21 minutes during Friday's 109-78 win over Las Vegas.

Impact Shepard recorded her third double-double in 22 regular-season appearances, marking her first such performance since June 24. Additionally, the 28-year-old center led the bench in scoring during an efficient outing. Over her last five appearances, the Notre Dame product has averaged 6.2 points, 5.8 rebounds and 1.8 assists across 16.0 minutes per game.

JULY 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Napheesa Collier and Courtney Williams lead the way as Lynx rout Aces for 14th straight home win

Napheesa Collier scored 25 points, Courtney Williams added 23, and the Minnesota Lynx beat the Las Vegas Aces 109-78 for their 14th straight home win

JULY 26, 2025 • Associated Press

Fares well in 13 minutes Shepard contributed seven points (3-6 FG, 1-1 FT), one rebound and one assist across 13 minutes during Tuesday's 91-68 victory over the Sky.

Impact For the seventh game in a row, Shepard saw minutes in the teens off the Lynx bench. Across 21 appearances this season, Shepard has been a reliable reserve with averages of 6.8 points, 6.2 rebounds and 2.2 assists in 18.6 minutes per contest.

JULY 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Looks good off bench Shepard chipped in eight points (4-5 FG), eight rebounds and two assists over 17 minutes during Wednesday's 79-66 win over the Mercury.

Impact Shepard logged just the 17 minutes, but she was able to lead the team in rebounds, while misfiring just once from the floor. The two turnovers weren't great, but she is now hitting 50.0 percent or better from the floor in five of the past six games.

JULY 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Lynx beat the Mercury 79-66 to improve to 12-0 at home heading into the All-Star break

Kayla McBride scored 18 points, Courtney Williams had 12 points, seven rebounds and five assists, and the Minnesota Lynx beat the Phoenix Mercury 79-66 to improve to 12-0 at home t...

JULY 16, 2025 • Associated Press

Plays 12 minutes off bench Shepard finished with four points (2-4 FG) and five rebounds in 12 minutes during Monday's 91-78 win over Chicago.

Impact Shepard continues to play a minimal role off the bench, usually with minutes in the teens. Overall, she has appeared in 19 games with averages of 6.7 points, 6.4 rebounds, 2.3 assists and 0.5 steals in 18.9 minutes per contest.

JULY 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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