Lynx’s Jessica Shepard records fastest triple-double in WNBA history

With 8:03 am to play in the 95-90 minnesota lynx victory against Indiana fever Friday evening, Lexie Hull missed a lay-up and Jessica Shepard was there to ensure the rebound. The differently discreet game was the 10th rebound of Shepard’s night, which gave it the fastest triple-double in the history of the WNBA.

Shepard, who played 40 minutes in place of the injured Napheesa necklace, finished with 22 points, 11 rebounds and 11 assists out of 10 on the field. In the process, it has obtained a number of operations:

• His first double triple in career
• Second triple-double in the history of the lynx
• The fastest triple-double in the history of the WNBA
• The most effective triple-double in the history of the WNBA
• Eighth player to record a 20-point triple-double in the history of the WNBA
• Third player to have a 20-point triple-double-turn

Shepard, who almost had a triple-double in the first half, joked during his post-match interview that his teammates informed him of his statistics throughout the match.

“I was just trying to do anything to help the team win,” said Shepard. “Obviously, we have players who wear a very heavy charge every night and obviously, we miss Phee, so I wanted to be able to help the team and contribute in any way possible and I am just happy that we have obtained the victory this evening.

The fastest triple in the history of the WNBA

The most impressive aspect of Shepard’s performance has been how it has marked effectively. She made 10 of her 11 attempts, and even if all her baskets came in painting, they were not all easy looks. Often, she ended up for traffic and on defenders or around. The 22 points of Shepard equaled a career summit, and its brand of 90.9% of the field was the highest of all time by a player with a triple-double.

The most effective triple-double in the history of the WNBA

Shepard, a former second round choice in 2019, missed two complete seasons during his career. More recently, she sat in 2024 to respect commitments abroad. His return to Lynx programming this season was a big boost to their title hopes. Including Friday’s performance, it has an average of 8.3 points, 7.4 rebounds and 2.7 assists out of 63.7%, largely outside the bench.

With the victory on fever, which has broken a mini sequence of two -game defeats – their first consecutive defeats this season – the Lynx has improved at 29-7 and increased its advance on the dream of Atlanta in the race for the head of series n ° 1 to six complete games. The two teams have eight games to play, which means that it would take a miracle to the dream to continue the lynx at this stage.

The lynx has already won a place in the playoffs and will soon ensure the advantage of seeds and stay n ° 1 throughout the playoffs.