wnba Game Recap
Recap - Lynx Defeat Atlanta 87-85
Sylvia Fowles scored 26 points and added 19 rebounds for a double-double, leading Minnesota over Atlanta, 87-85, on Wednesday at Gateway Center Areana.
The Lynx won the battle on the scoreboard, but not at the payout window as they failed to cover the -4.0-point spread. OVER bettors were rewarded when the final score pointed to an OVER play.
Minnesota got 23 points from Damiris Dantas and another 12 points from Napheesa Collier. Layshia Clarendon contributed 9 assists, while Sylvia Fowles cleaned the glass with 19 rebounds.
The Dream got a 24-point performance from Courtney Williams, who was supported by 16 points from Chennedy Carter. Cheyenne Parker had 5 assists in a losing cause for Atlanta, while Cheyenne Parker grabbed 7 rebounds.
Minnesota trailed at halftime, 46-40.
Minnesota had a 35-27 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
Minnesota heads into a battle against the Aces. Atlanta, meanwhile, will have their next action against New York.