wnba Game Recap
Atlanta Falls 81-71 to Lynx - Recap
Kayla McBride scored 20 points leading the Lynx to a 81-71 victory over Atlanta at Target Center on Sunday.
Minnesota won and also put money in the pockets of their supporters by covering the -5.5-point spread as favorites. Totals bettors, meanwhile, saw the game go UNDER the closing number of 162.5.
Minnesota got 18 points from Moriah Jefferson and another 12 points from Rachel Banham. Moriah Jefferson contributed 6 assists, while Sylvia Fowles cleaned the glass with 8 rebounds.
Atlanta got 16 points from Rhyne Howard in a losing cause and another 16 points from Aari McDonald. Cheyenne Parker contributed 5 assists for the Dream, while Naz Hillmon had 7 rebounds.
The Lynx hit the break winning 41-36 before taking care of business in the second half.
Minnesota won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 33-32.
Minnesota heads into a battle against the Mercury. Atlanta, meanwhile, will have their next action against Las Vegas.