The streak is over for the Minnesota Lynx. In a clash of heavyweights, the table toppers squared off against a resilient Atlanta Dream. And while the Lynx are on song this season, Atlanta, too, is not lagging behind. With some impressive performances recently, the Dream is slowly gaining some momentum. Having lost 10 games, the Dream looked to be in a spot of bother.
However, pulling up the socks, they are now at number 4, with a 15-10 record. And their latest outing against the Lynx brought them further joy. Led by Brittney Griner, the Dream has now ended the Lynx’s 14-game home win streak.
Brittney Griner Leads The Charge For Dream Against Lynx
Brittney Griner ran riot as the Atlanta Dream humbled the Lynx 90-86. Taking a dominant lead from the word go, Griner dropped 22 points on the night. This was her best outing for the season so far. A win against the Lynx is quite significant for the Dream. With added zeal, they can now try to aim towards clinching the championship.
Meanwhile, Griner also had four rebounds and three assists to further strengthen her case. Playing second fiddle to the Dream star, Jordin Canada, too, had quite a merry run. She dropped 18 points with identical rebounds and assists to Griner. Now then, a closer look at the game will reveal that everything was not all rosy for the Dream.
The Atlanta Dream hand the Minnesota Lynx their first home loss of the season 💥
— WNBA (@WNBA) July 28, 2025
FINAL: 90–86, ATL.
Brittney Griner led the way with 22 PTS, 4 REB, & 3 AST, while Jordin Canada chipped in 18 PTS, 4 REB, & 3 AST!#WelcometotheW pic.twitter.com/vNLtfq2ak5
During the third quarter, the Dream slipped to a 5-of-20 shooting. It was during this phase that the Lynx cut their 14-point lead down to three. Thankfully, Atlanta managed to pull back the strings in the other three quarters. They shot 29 of 45, which roughly comes down to an impressive 71%. Meanwhile, apart from trying to guide her team to WNBA glory, Griner recently shared her take on a hot topic in the league.
Brittney Griner Likes Angel Reese-Caitlin Clark Rivalry
The Caitlin Clark vs. Angel Reese rivalry has been around for a long time. While both athletes have shown merit, fans often tend to pick a side. And this, according to Brittney Griner, is good for basketball. Griner appeared in a recent episode of Cam Newton’s podcast. She stated that such rivalries are essential to building intrigue about a particular league.
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“I think it’s good. The Angel-Caitlin rivalry is great for basketball. We all tune in to see who will come out on top. Rivalries like this are beneficial for our game,” Griner said on the Podcast (via YT/@CamNewton)
Thus, as things seem to be falling in place for Brittney Griner and Atlanta, fans cannot wait to see what’s next.