Atlanta Dream end Minnesota Lynx streak with 89-81 victory

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Atlanta Dream end Minnesota Lynx streak with 89-81 victory
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The Atlanta Dream defeated the Minnesota Lynx 89-81 on Sunday at Gateway Center, snapping the visitors' eight-game winning streak. Allisha Gray led the Atlanta offense with 23 points, 11 rebounds, and three steals. Angel Reese contributed 15 points and 11 rebounds, securing her 29th double-double of the season to set a new WNBA record. Jordin Canada added 16 points and 10 assists to the winning effort, while Rhyne Howard chipped in 16 points. The result follows an Atlanta loss to the Portland Fire on Friday. The Dream previously clinched a playoff spot and are preparing for their first-round postseason appearance.

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  • Atlanta Dream defeated Minnesota Lynx 89-81 at Gateway Center.
  • Angel Reese set a new WNBA record with 29 double-doubles this season.
  • Allisha Gray recorded 23 points and 11 rebounds for the Dream.
  • Jordin Canada tallied 16 points and 10 assists.
  • Atlanta is aiming to end a three-year first-round playoff losing streak.
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  • 6:40 AMYahoo SportsDream news: Angel Reese gets glowing praise from Jordin Canada after big win
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Angel Reese and the Atlanta Dream bounced back in a big way on Sunday as they snapped the eight-game winning streak of the Minnesota Lynx , 89-81, much to the delight of the crowd at Gateway Center. The Dream bowed to the Portland Fire, 101-83, in the same venue on Friday, which ended their four-game winning streak. Reese played her heart out, […] The post Dream news: Angel Reese gets glowing praise from Jordin Canada after big win appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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