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05-10 08:00

90 - 91

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Atlanta Dream

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Minnesota Lynx

Atlanta Dream

Minnesota Lynx

Atlanta Dream

2 points

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TO68%

71%TO

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Ended90 - 91

10:00

Reese vs. Howard (Gray got the ball)

0-0

9:50

Kanada made a mistake in passing and the ball was stolen by Howard

0-0

9:42

Kofei received an assist from Myers and hit a three-point shot

3-0

9:17

Simon missed a three-point shot

3-0

9:14

McBride defensive rebound

3-0

9:09

Cofei missed a three-point shot

3-0

9:06

Reese defended the rebound

3-0

8:58

Reese missed a layup

3-0

8:54

Reese offensive rebound

3-0

8:53

Gray missed a three-point shot

3-0

8:50

Reese offensive rebound

3-0

8:47

Reese missed a breakthrough layup

3-0

8:46

Reese offensive rebound

3-0

8:34

Gray lost the ball and the ball was stolen by Williams

3-0

8:26

Williams hit a long jumper from a hurry to stop

5-0

8:00

Dream 24 seconds violation

5-0

7:50

McBride received an assist from Williams and hit a jumper

7-0

7:25

Simon missed a three-point shot

7-0

7:20

Reese offensive rebound

7-0

7:18

Reese made a mistake in passing and the ball was stolen by Kofe

7-0

7:15

Williams missed a three-pointer from long range

7-0

7:13

Kanada defensive rebounds

7-0

6:57

Reese received an assist from Kanada and scored on a breakthrough layup

7-2

6:57

Howard fouled on a shot

7-2

6:57

Dream substitution, Papao came on to replace Gray

7-2

6:57

Reese missed the free throw

7-2

6:54

Kofei defensive rebound

7-2

6:44

Howard stepped on the line and made a mistake

7-2

6:33

Myers committed a personal foul

7-2

6:19

Papao drifted and missed the shot

7-2

6:16

Kofei defensive rebound

7-2

6:10

Reese technical foul

7-2

6:10

McBride hit a technical foul free throw

8-2

6:06

Howard received an assist from Williams and scored on a breakthrough layup

10-2

5:43

Kanada scored on a breakthrough layup

10-4

5:29

Williams missed a jumper during a pull-up shot

10-4

5:27

Papao defensive rebound

10-4

5:22

Papao Foot's breakaway layup was blocked by Kofe

10-4

5:22

Dream of getting an offensive rebound

10-4

5:22

Dream substitution, Gray came on to replace Kanada

10-4

5:22

Reese fouled offensively

10-4

5:22

Reese made an offensive foul error

10-4

5:11

Howard committed a personal foul

10-4

5:04

McBride missed a jumper

10-4

5:01

Gray defensive rebounds

10-4

4:57

Howard received an assist from Gray and hit a three-point shot

10-7

4:42

McBride received an assist from Howard and hit a pull-up jumper

12-7

4:29

Howard lost the ball and the ball was stolen by McBride

12-7

4:25

Williams hit a long jumper from a hurry to stop

14-7

4:01

Gray missed a three-point shot

14-7

3:59

Reese offensive rebound

14-7

3:57

Reece lost the ball and the ball was stolen by Williams

14-7

3:53

Papao fouled on a shot

14-7

3:53

Official suspension

14-7

3:53

The Bobcats made a substitution, and De Lisle came on to replace Howard

14-7

3:53

The Bobcats made a substitution, and Chekhova came on to replace Myers

14-7

3:53

Dream substitution, Ocourt came on to replace Reese

14-7

3:53

McBride made two free throws, the first of which was hit

15-7

3:53

McBride hit his second free throw

16-7

3:41

O'Court's foot layup was blocked by Kofe

16-7

3:37

Williams defensive rebound

16-7

3:33

Delaire received an assist from Williams and hit a two-point layup

18-7

3:19

Williams committed a personal foul

18-7

3:07

Papao received an assist from Simon and hit a drift shot

18-9

2:57

Williams missed a three-point shot

18-9

2:54

Simon defensive rebound

18-9

2:41

O'Court received an assist from Gray and scored on a breakthrough layup

18-11

2:32

Williams made a mistake in passing and the ball was stolen by Howard

18-11

2:31

The Bobcats made a substitution, with Miles coming on to replace Williams

18-11

2:31

Dream substitution, Reece came on to replace Simon

18-11

2:31

Howard vs. Chekhova (Ocourt got the ball)

18-11

2:17

Howard missed a three-point shot

18-11

2:16

Reese offensive rebound

18-11

2:15

Gray missed a three-point shot

18-11

2:12

Kofei defensive rebound

18-11

2:03

O'Court fouled on a shot

18-11

2:03

Chekhova made two free throws, the first missed

18-11

2:03

The Bobcats got an offensive rebound

18-11

2:03

The Bobcats made a substitution, and Caldwell came on to replace Kofe

18-11

2:03

The Bobcats made a substitution, with Howard coming on to replace McBride

18-11

2:03

Chekhova hit her second free throw

19-11

1:42

Howard drifted and missed the shot

19-11

1:39

O'Coot offensive rebound

19-11

1:38

Okort's two-point shot was blocked by Chekhova

19-11

1:38

O'Coot offensive rebound

19-11

1:31

Gray missed a three-point shot

19-11

1:27

Caldwell defensive rebound

19-11

1:15

Myers missed a step-back jumper

19-11

1:13

Papao defensive rebound

19-11

1:13

Papao lost the ball and the ball was stolen by Miles

19-11

1:11

Papao fouled on a shot

19-11

1:11

Miles made two free throws, the first of which was hit

20-11

1:11

Dream substitution, Kanada came on to replace Papao

20-11

1:11

Dream substitution, Kona came on to replace Ocourt

20-11

1:11

Myers hit his second free throw

21-11

57.2

Reese missed a breakthrough layup

21-11

54.7

Chekhova defensive rebound

21-11

43.1

Howard missed a three-point shot

21-11

39.6

Caldwell offensive rebound

21-11

36.7

Miles missed a breakthrough layup

21-11

35.0

Howard offensive rebound

21-11

34.9

Howard's foot-toe two-point shot was blocked by Howard

21-11

34.2

Howard offensive rebound

21-11

33.2

Howard Foot's two-point shot was blocked by Reese

21-11

31.7

Reese vs. Howard (Caldwell got the ball)

21-11

31.7

The Bobcats got an offensive rebound

21-11

27.6

Caldwell hit a three-pointer

24-11

4.2

Myers fouled on a shot

24-11

4.2

Gray made three free throws, the first of which missed

24-11

4.2

Dream of getting an offensive rebound

24-11

4.2

Gray hit his second free throw

24-12

4.2

Dream substitution, Simon came on to replace Kona

24-12

4.2

Gray missed his third free throw

24-12

4.2

Gray offensive rebound

24-12

2.1

Gray missed a step-back jumper

24-12

1.1

Howard defensive rebound

24-12

0.0

The first quarter ends

24-12

Match Info

WNBA Thriller: Atlanta Dream Edge Minnesota Lynx 91-90 in Season Opener

The 2026 WNBA season kicked off with a dramatic showdown at the Target Center as the Atlanta Dream snatched a thrilling 91-90 victory over the Minnesota Lynx. In a contest that had everything – lead changes, clutch shooting, and a final-second defensive stand – the Dream managed to escape Minneapolis with a hard-fought road win.

Match Overview

Both teams entered the game eager to set an early tone in the competitive Western Conference. The Lynx, playing in front of their home crowd, looked sharp in the first half, building a modest lead behind efficient ball movement and strong interior defense. However, Atlanta responded with a balanced scoring attack, refusing to let the game slip away. The final quarter turned into a back-and-forth battle, with neither side able to pull ahead by more than four points.

Key Moments

Fourth-quarter surge: After trailing by three with under five minutes to play, the Dream launched a 9-2 run, capped by a step-back three-pointer from guard Rhyne Howard that put Atlanta ahead 89-86.
Lynx fight back: Minnesota guard Kayla McBride answered with a driving layup and a free throw to tie the game at 90-90 with 28 seconds remaining.
Game-winner: With the shot clock winding down, Dream forward Cheyenne Parker-Tyus slipped to the baseline, caught a pass from Allisha Gray, and converted a contested layup while drawing a foul. Though she missed the free throw, the Lynx could not get off a clean shot on the final possession.

Standout Performers

Rhyne Howard led all scorers with 27 points, including five three-pointers, showcasing her ability to create her own shot under pressure. For the Lynx, Napheesa Collier recorded a double-double with 22 points and 11 rebounds, while Kayla McBride added 19 points and five assists.

Season and Table Impact

This opening-night result gives Atlanta an early 1-0 record and a confidence boost as they aim to improve on last season's playoff miss. Minnesota, meanwhile, will rue a missed opportunity to protect home court. With both teams featuring retooled rosters, this tightly contested affair suggests that the Lynx and Dream could be dark-horse contenders in the upcoming season. The WNBA standings will shift quickly, but this game has already set the tone for an unpredictable year.