The Minnesota Lynx remain unbeatable on their home court. Britney Griner secured her first home defeat of the season in a close 90-86 win over the Lynx on Sunday. The Lynx had previously enjoyed a 14-game home winning streak to start the 2025 season.
The Dream had to overcome a stellar 32-point performance by Naffesa Collier and a strong comeback effort from the Lynx to earn the victory. Both teams improved their records to 15-10, keeping the pressure on the New York Liberty (17-7) for supremacy in the Eastern Conference.
Despite the loss, the Lynx still hold the best home record in the WNBA at 22-5 overall and an impressive 14-1 at home. Atlanta took early control, leading 46-32 at halftime. Griner dominated inside, scoring a season-high 22 points alongside four rebounds and three assists, with 17 points in the first half on 61.5% shooting.
The second half saw Collier rally the Lynx, who had scored 11 points in the first half. Minnesota trimmed the halftime deficit to 60-54 by the end of the third quarter. Collier maintained her strong play, finishing with 32 points, eight rebounds, seven assists, four steals, and two blocks, shooting an efficient 77.8% from the field. Her jumper brought the score to 89-86 with just over 11 seconds left.
However, Jordan Canada sealed the win with a clutch free throw, extending Atlanta’s lead to 90-86 with seven seconds remaining, leaving the Lynx short on time to complete a comeback.
This win capped a 3-3 record for the Dream on their six-game road trip. They return to Atlanta to face the Golden State Valkyries on Wednesday in their first home game since July 7th. The Dream finish the season with 11 of their final 19 games at home, including the last nine.
Meanwhile, the Lynx will look to start a new home winning streak in a big matchup against the Liberty on Wednesday, though the Liberty may be without All-Star Brenna Stewart.
Fan Take: This thrilling game highlights the intense competition at the top of the WNBA, showcasing star power on both sides. For fans, it signals an exciting playoff race ahead and the potential for the sport to grow in visibility and fan engagement as the battle for dominance heats up.
