Atlanta Dream @ Minnesota Lynx
Minnesota hosts Atlanta following Howard's 26-point showing
Atlanta Dream (4-1) at Minnesota Lynx (4-2, 2-0 Western Conference)
Minneapolis; Wednesday, 9 p.m. EDT
LINE: Dream -1; over/under is 163.5
BOTTOM LINE: Minnesota Lynx hosts the Atlanta Dream after Natasha Howard scored 26 points in the Minnesota Lynx's 85-75 victory against the Chicago Sky.
Minnesota finished 34-10 overall with a 20-2 record at home during the 2025-26 season. The Lynx allowed opponents to score 76.7 points per game and shoot 42.3% from the field last season.
Atlanta finished 14-8 on the road and 30-14 overall last season. The Dream averaged 84.4 points per game last season, 36.9 in the paint, 14.3 off of turnovers and 9.2 on fast breaks.
INJURIES: Lynx: Anastasiia Olairi Kosu: day to day (concussion protocol), Napheesa Collier: out (ankle), Emma Cechova: out for season (knee), Dorka Juhasz: out (foot).
Dream: Brionna Jones: out (knee).
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The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.
Matchups
Game Information
Minneapolis, MN
2025-26 Standings
| Eastern Conference | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta | 4 | 1 | .800 | - | W2 |
| Indiana | 4 | 2 | .667 | 0.5 | W3 |
| Chicago | 3 | 3 | .500 | 1.5 | L2 |
| Toronto | 3 | 4 | .429 | 2 | L2 |
| New York | 3 | 4 | .429 | 2 | L3 |
| Washington | 2 | 3 | .400 | 2 | L2 |
| Connecticut | 1 | 7 | .125 | 4.5 | L2 |
| Western Conference | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Las Vegas | 4 | 2 | .667 | - | L1 |
| Minnesota | 4 | 2 | .667 | - | W2 |
| Golden State | 4 | 2 | .667 | - | W1 |
| Dallas | 4 | 3 | .571 | 0.5 | W1 |
| Portland | 4 | 3 | .571 | 0.5 | W2 |
| Los Angeles | 3 | 3 | .500 | 1 | W2 |
| Seattle | 3 | 4 | .429 | 1.5 | W2 |
| Phoenix | 2 | 5 | .286 | 2.5 | L3 |
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