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Dream Snap Lynx’s 14-0 Home Streak With 90-86 Upset

Atlanta’s road win boosts its playoff positioning by handing the Lynx their first regular-season home defeat.

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Veronica Burton of the Golden State Valkyries is defended by Marina Mabrey and Leila Lacan of the Connecticut Sun during the first half of a WNBA game at Mohegan Sun Arena on July 27, 2025, in Uncasville, Conn.
Laeticia Amihere #3 of the Golden State Valkyries, Brittney Griner #42 and Jordin Canada #3 of the Atlanta Dream look on during fourth quarter at Gateway Center Arena on July 07, 2025 in College Park, Georgia.

Overview

  • Brittney Griner led the Dream with a season-high 22 points, including 13 during a decisive second-quarter flurry.
  • Atlanta shot 69.2 percent in the second quarter to outscore Minnesota 24-13 and seize control of the game.
  • Napheesa Collier recorded 32 points, eight rebounds, seven assists, four steals and two blocks despite the Lynx’s first home defeat.
  • The victory gave Atlanta a split of its six-game road trip and improved its record to 15–10 as the Dream return home.
  • Minnesota fell to 22–5 as coach Cheryl Reeve cited late help-side defensive breakdowns and the team awaits Rhyne Howard’s return from a knee injury.