Kayla McBride makes 6 3-pointers and scores 31 points to lead Lynx to 92-79 win over Dream
ATLANTA -- - Kayla McBride didn't miss a shot until the fourth quarter and scored 31 points to lead the Minnesota Lynx to a 92-79 win over the Atlanta Dream on Sunday night.
McBride made her first nine shots and finished 10 of 12 overall and 6 of 7 from 3-point range, including three in the third quarter when the Lynx stretched a three-point halftime lead to 77-59 behind her 11 points.
Napheesa Collier had 20 points, eight rebounds, seven assists and three blocks for the Lynx (4-1). Alanna Smith scored 17 points.
Rhyne Howard had 23 points with five rebounds and five assists for the Dream (2-2). Tina Charles scored 14 points and Cheyenne Parker-Tyus 10.
Minnesota started the third quarter by making its first seven shots and connected on six 3-pointers to outscore the Dream 26-12.
McBride hit her five shots and five free throws to score 17 points, including a 3 in the closing seconds, and Smith was 5 of 8 for 14 points to help the Lynx take a 51-47 lead at the half.
Minnesota was 13 of 29 from 3-point range and shot 50% overall. Atlanta was 6 of 22 behind the arc.
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Regular Season Series
MIN wins 4-0
Game Information
- Referees:
- Tiara Cruse
- Randy Richardson
- Agon Abazi
2024-25 Western Conference Standings
| Team | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Las Vegas | 1 | 0 | 1.000 | - | W1 |
| Seattle | 1 | 0 | 1.000 | - | W1 |
| Golden State | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.5 | - |
| Los Angeles | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.5 | - |
| Phoenix | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.5 | - |
| Minnesota | 0 | 1 | .000 | 1 | L1 |
| Dallas | 0 | 1 | .000 | 1 | L1 |
2024-25 Eastern Conference Standings
| Team | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana | 2 | 0 | 1.000 | - | W2 |
| Chicago | 2 | 0 | 1.000 | - | W2 |
| Atlanta | 0 | 0 | .000 | 1 | - |
| New York | 0 | 0 | .000 | 1 | - |
| Washington | 0 | 1 | .000 | 1.5 | L1 |
| Connecticut | 0 | 1 | .000 | 1.5 | L1 |