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Lynx win 10th straight as controversy around trans athletes swirls outside arena
MINNEAPOLIS — Rookie sensation Olivia Miles spearheaded an efficient offense with 28 points, Courtney Williams added 27 points, and the Minnesota Lynx won their 10th straight game with a 108-100 victory over the Indiana Fever on Sunday.
There was a rally outside the Target Center that pitted those supporting Fever reserve Sophie Cunningham, who told ESPN last week she believed trans athletes should not play against girls, against those with the opposite feeling. Minnesota coach Cheryl Reeve wore a shirt that read, "Trans kids belong," and had a pregame conversation with Cunningham, who was booed throughout the game.
"Both of us understand that we have platforms and we both talked about wanting to, more than anything, educate," Reeve said after the contest.
Caitlin Clark added 19 points and 10 assists and Aliyah Boston had 15 points, eight rebounds and seven assists.
"We were just a little bit of a step slow," Clark said of the defense. "Proud of our group for finding ways to adjust, and that's what you have to do versus a really good team."