Minnesota Lynx (26-9, 14-5 Western Conference) vs. Atlanta Dream (12-23, 4-12 Eastern Conference)
COLLEGE PARK, GA; Tuesday, 7:30 p.m. EDT
Conclusion: The Atlanta Dream host the Minnesota Lynx after Rein Howard scored 36 points and the team lost 104-100 in overtime to the Indiana Fever.
The Dream is 7-10 at home. Atlanta is sixth in the Eastern Conference, averaging 18.7 assists per game, with Jordin Canada averaging 6.3.
The Lynx are 11-5 on the road. Minnesota is fourth in the Western Conference, averaging 82.9 points per game and shooting 44.7 percent from the field.
Atlanta scores 77.3 points per game, which is 1.0 more than Minnesota’s 76.3 points allowed. Minnesota has averaged 9.8 3-pointers per game this season, which is 1.8 more than Atlanta’s 8.0 per game.
The two teams are playing each other for the fourth time this season. The Lynx beat the Dream 86-79 in their last game on July 17. Kayla McBride led the Lynx with 30 points, while Cheyenne Parker led the Dream with 16 points.
Top Performer: Tina Charles averaged 15.0 points and 9.4 rebounds per game for the Dream.
Nafeesa Collier averaged 20.6 points, 9.8 rebounds, 3.5 assists and 1.9 steals for the Rins.
Last 10 games: Dream: 4-6, averaging 81.9 points, 37.8 rebounds, 19.1 assists, 5.9 steals, 3.4 blocks per game, 40.6% shooting from the field. Opponents are averaging 80.3 points per game.
Rins: 9-1, averaging 87.4 points, 33.6 rebounds, 23.1 assists, 8.1 steals, 2.7 blocks per game on 47.4% shooting from the field. Opponents are averaging 79.5 points per game.
Injuries: Dream: Cheyenne Parker-Tyres: Out for season (ankle), Aerial Powers: Out (calf).
Rinse: Nothing registered.
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The Associated Press used the following technology to create this article: Write data and data Sports Radar.
