Courtney Williams Scores 25 as the Lynx Beat the Dream 96-81
Courtney Williams scored 25 points and Minnesota had 26 assists as five starters reached double figures in a balanced win.
- On Wednesday, the Minnesota Lynx defeated the Atlanta Dream 96-81, led by Courtney Williams and Natasha Howard. Williams scored 25 points with seven assists while Howard added 22 points and eight rebounds.
- Despite missing star forward Napheesa Collier, who continues recovery from ankle surgery, Minnesota improved to 5-2. Atlanta fell to 4-2 after the loss, with Williams and Howard stepping up in Collier's absence.
- Minnesota shot 60% from the field and executed a decisive 13-0 run early in the third quarter to separate from the Dream. All five Lynx starters scored in double figures, reflecting balanced offensive efficiency.
- For Atlanta, Allisha Gray led scorers with 21 points, while Rhyne Howard and Angel Reese each contributed 10 points in the defeat. The Dream's balanced scoring could not overcome Minnesota's offensive dominance.
- The Atlanta Dream will remain on the road to face Portland on Friday. This matchup provides an immediate opportunity for the team to regroup following their loss in Minnesota.
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WNBA scores: Courtney Williams leads Lynx rout of Dream
MINNEAPOLIS— Courtney Williams had 25 points and seven assists, Natasha Howard added 22 points and eight rebounds, and the Minnesota Lynx beat the Atlanta Dream 96-81 in the WNBA on Wednesday night. Minnesota’s lead was 44-40 early in the third quarter before they team scored the next 13 points. The Lynx outscored the Dream 28-19 in the frame to make it 70-56 after three. READ: WNBA scores: Natasha Howard leads Lynx past Wings Rookie Olivia Mile…
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Courtney Williams scored 25 points on 10-for-15 shooting, and the Minnesota Lynx pulled away for a 96-81 win over the Atlanta Dream on Wednesday in Minneapolis. Natasha Howard finished with 22 points and eight rebounds for Minnesota (5-2), which avenged a season-opening loss against the Dream. Olivia Miles finished with 16 points and eight assists, Nia Coffey scored 14 points and Kayla McBride chipped in 12. Allisha Gray scored 21 points on 7-fo…
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