Atlanta Dream defeat Minnesota Lynx in final game before league break

The Atlanta Dream defeated the Minnesota Lynx 89-81 on Sunday in the final WNBA game before an 18-day FIBA World Cup break. Atlanta controlled the pace for most of the afternoon, leading by 11 at halftime and building a 20-point advantage during the third quarter. Allisha Gray led the Dream with 23 points and 11 rebounds, while teammates Jordin Canada, Rhyne Howard, and Angel Reese also reached double figures. For Minnesota, Olivia Miles recorded 21 points despite being held without an assist for only the second time this season. The Lynx struggled with their perimeter shooting, hitting only six of their three-point attempts throughout the contest. This loss marks only the second time this season that Minnesota has dropped consecutive games, though the team maintains its pursuit of the No. 1 seed.

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