The Minnesota Lynx secured a 96-81 victory over the league-leading Atlanta Dream on Wednesday night at Target Center in Minneapolis.
Courtney Williams led all scorers with 25 points, shooting 10-of-15 from the field and 3-of-5 from three-point range.
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She also dished out seven assists and grabbed three rebounds.
Natasha Howard contributed 22 points on 11-of-16 shooting, along with eight rebounds, five assists, two steals, and two blocks.
Lynx Dominate Despite Collier's Absence
Minnesota played without star forward Napheesa Collier, who remains sidelined.
The Lynx started strong with an 11-2 run and extended their lead to 20-7 before Atlanta cut the deficit to 42-37 at halftime.
The Dream pulled within 44-40 early in the third quarter, but the Lynx responded with a 13-0 run.
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Minnesota outscored Atlanta 28-19 in the third period to take a 70-56 lead into the final quarter.
The Lynx maintained a double-digit advantage throughout the fourth, with their lead peaking at 19 points.
Atlanta rookie forward Angel Reese recorded 10 points, eight rebounds, five assists, and one steal in 27 minutes.
She made 3-of-6 two-point attempts but missed both three-pointers.
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With the win, Minnesota improved to 5-2 on the season. Atlanta dropped to 4-2 after the road loss.
