Brittney Griner turned back the clock with a standout performance on Sunday night. Powering the Atlanta Dream to a thrilling 90-86 win over the previously unbeaten-at-home Minnesota Lynx.
Her 22-point outing marked a season high and was highlighted by a second-quarter explosion, where she scored 13 of her total points.
Griner’s dominance in the paint helped the Dream outscore the Lynx 24-13 in that pivotal quarter. Giving Atlanta the edge they needed to control the tempo for much of the game.
Atlanta, now 15-10, showed improved offensive chemistry, with Jordin Canada’s speed and Allisha Gray’s versatility creating matchup problems.
Canada tallied 18 points and ran the floor efficiently, while Shatori Walker-Kimbrough’s energy off the bench proved vital.
The Dream’s sharp 52.3% shooting display showcased their offensive evolution, especially in crunch time, as they overcame a late surge from the Lynx.
Minnesota’s Napheesa Collier was spectacular, scoring 32 points with near-flawless shooting and stuffing the stat sheet.
Her efforts nearly sparked a comeback, but a critical turnover after a late-game steal sealed the Lynx’s fate.
Minnesota’s 14-game home win streak ended, halting their run at a historic WNBA home record.
