The Minnesota Lynx came into this game with 4 wins in a row and have been playing some lights-out basketball. Tonight they would be facing an Atlanta Dream team that has been a little rocky all season long so far. Both teams need the win and the Lynx want to stack up some wins leading into their big Commissioners Cup Final against the New York Liberty.
This was one of those games that truly grind it out as both teams struggled to make shots in the game. Napheesa Colier has been struggling from the field with her offense but she put on a show defensively tonight against Tina Charles letting it be known that she can dominate on both sides of the floor without an issue. Napheesa finished with a game-high 16 points with 4 assists, and 8 rebounds.
This Lynx team has shown a lot of change and it’s been very good because last season this team was depending on Collier but with the depth this season it helps her out big time. When we talk about that depth Bridget Carleton had 14 points and was able to get in the paint and help with 8 rebounds as well. This Lynx team was doing a number on the Atlanta Dream tonight as they held them to only 28% from the field shooting.
That’s the type of defense and next-man-up mentality it will take for this Lynx team to take the next step. The tale of the story in this one was the bench play from the Minnesota Lynx as Dorka Juhasz was able to get a double-double off the bench with 10 points and 11 rebounds tonight. Dorka has been the ultimate pro all season long coming off the bench knowing that last year she was able to get extended minutes.
The Lynx outscored the Dream in bench points (19-6) and if they can continue to get that production they will be a tough out. The Atlanta Dream didn’t have much to be happy about with their missed shots but Tina Charles came to play as she was able to get a double-double as well with 14 points and 10 rebounds. Naphessa Collier took the challenge of guarding Charles and didn’t disappoint at all. Both battled all night in the paint but it was the Lynx that were able to get the last word on this one as they played amazing down the stretch.
The Atlanta Dream lost Rhyne Howard to an injury hopefully it’s nothing too serious to have her sidelined.
The Minnesota Lynx will be playing the Phoenix Mercury on Saturday for Pride Day as they look to slow down Brittney Griner and the rest of the amazing team.
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