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The Atlanta Dream defeated the Minnesota Lynx 90-86 on Sunday night, ending the Lynx's franchise-record 14-0 home winning streak this season—the fourth-longest in WNBA history. Brittney Griner led the Dream with a season-high 22 points.
Minnesota trailed 83-70 late but narrowed the gap to three points after Napheesa Collier's basket with 11.3 seconds remaining. Jordin Canada sealed Atlanta's victory with a free throw at the 7-second mark. Collier scored 13 of her game-high 32 points in the fourth quarter, adding eight rebounds, seven assists, four steals, and two blocks.
Atlanta (15-10) showcased exceptional shooting efficiency, hitting 29 of 45 attempts (71%) outside the third quarter where they went 5-of-20. Supporting scorers included Jordin Canada (18 points) plus Shatori Walker-Kimbrough and Allisha Gray (12 each). For Minnesota (22-5), Alanna Smith scored 12 points, Courtney Williams 11, and Natisha Hiedeman 10.
The Lynx shot 56% overall but were outscored by nine points at the free-throw line. They conclude a five-game homestand Wednesday against the defending champion New York Liberty.
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