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The WNBA's two highest-scoring teams played a whirlwind of a game this weekend. The dust settled on a win for the Minnesota Lynx, who beat the Indiana Fever 108 to 100.  

The close game also played out against a political backdrop. Protesters gathered outside Target Center to show support and opposition to Indiana guard Sophie Cunningham’s stance against transgender athletes participating in girls and women’s sports. 

Inside the arena, a few people wore shirts that said, “Trans kids belong,” including Lynx coach Cheryl Reeve. She talked with Cunningham on the sidelines before the game and later said she appreciated the face-to-face dialogue.

The Lynx win, their 10th in a row, makes this their longest winning streak since 2016. 

Meanwhile, the Twins are up against a trade deadline on Monday. And the Savannah Bananas will be taking over Target Field this weekend while the Twins are away. 

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The Lynx beat the Fever 108-100 to get their 10th win in a row. It makes it the team’s longest winning streak since 2016. 

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