wnba Game Recap
Minnesota Defeats Atlanta 85-74 - Recap
The Lynx grabbed a 85-74 win over the Dream on Friday, behind a 24-point effort from Maya Moore at Target Center.
Minnesota won on the scoreboard, but lost at the pay window as they failed to cover the -12.0-point spread. The game went OVER the consensus closing total of 155.5.
Minnesota got 13 points from Sylvia Fowles and another 10 points from Seimone Augustus. Lindsay Whalen contributed 7 assists, while Sylvia Fowles cleaned the glass with 15 rebounds.
The Dream got a 15-point performance from Imani Boyette, who was supported by 14 points from Damiris Dantas. Renee Montgomery had 6 assists in a losing cause for Atlanta, while Jessica Breland grabbed 10 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed Minnesota were victorious, as the score was 39-36 at the break.
Minnesota had a 35-29 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
Next game, Minnesota takes its act on the road to face Dallas looking for another win. For Atlanta, they head on the road to face Indiana.