Atlanta DreamvsMinnesota Lynx
ATL 81/MIN 96
Things to say
The Minnesota Lynx beat the Atlanta Dream 96-81 at home.
01
opener
Lynx handled business, 96-81. Never really felt close after the half. Minnesota just had way more buckets when it mattered.
02
key player
Courtney Williams went for 25 and was getting downhill all night. Atlanta had no answer for her.
03
hot take
Atlanta's a good team but they took the L because nobody outside Allisha Gray could buy a bucket. You can't win on 81 in this league.
04
deep cut
Rookie Olivia Miles dropped 8 dimes running the show. That's the quiet reason Minnesota's 5-2.
05
exit
Anyway, Lynx are rolling. Curious if Reese and the Dream bounce back next time out.
The recap
Minnesota took care of business at home, handling Atlanta 96-81 in a game that was never really in doubt down the stretch. Courtney Williams was the engine all night, pouring in 25 and giving the Dream fits every time she got going.
Olivia Miles ran the show with 8 dimes while Natasha Howard cleaned up the glass, and that balance was just too much for Atlanta to keep pace with. Allisha Gray battled and got her 21, but when your second option is dragging and the Lynx are spreading the love, you take the L and move on.