- Game: Atlanta Dream vs Minnesota Lynx
- Date: Saturday, May 9, 2026
- Location: Target Center in Minneapolis, MN
- TV: WNBA League Pass
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The Atlanta Dream (30-14 last season) will visit the Target Center this Saturday to face off against the Minnesota Lynx (34-10 last year).
In their most recent outing, the Atlanta Dream suffered a narrow defeat against the Indiana Fever, finishing with a score of 87-85. Atlanta managed to shoot 50.0% from the field (37 out of 74) and converted 6 out of 23 attempts from beyond the arc. At the free-throw line, they struggled slightly, making 5 of 11 for a conversion rate of 45.5%. In terms of rebounding, they achieved a total of 39 boards, including 7 on the offensive end. Atlanta also tallied 21 assists, forced 6 turnovers, and secured 3 steals. On the defensive side, the Dream allowed Indiana to shoot 41.6% from the field (32 of 77), while Indiana registered 11 assists, 7 steals, and 34 rebounds (11 offensive, 23 defensive), in addition to blocking 3 shots. The Fever shot 70.8% from the free-throw line, making 17 of 24 attempts, and 6 of 22 from three-point range.
Allisha Gray made a notable impact in the last match, scoring 19 points on 9 of 15 shooting. She logged 33 minutes on the court and grabbed 12 rebounds, finishing with a shooting percentage of 60.0% and providing 1 assist.
The Atlanta Dream comes into this game with a solid record of 30-14 from last season. They posted a three-point shooting percentage of 33.7% (421 of 1,248) and excelled at the free-throw line with a 78.6% conversion rate. Averaging 84.4 points per game, they ranked 5th in the league, shooting 44.3% from the field. They turned the ball over an average of 11.2 times per game and committed 15.8 personal fouls per match. As a team, they averaged 36.6 rebounds and distributed a total of 942 assists throughout the season, ranking them 3rd in the league for assists. Defensively, the Dream forced 11.5 turnovers per game while committing 17.0 personal fouls. They allowed opponents to shoot 42.9% from the field, with an average of 31.4 rebounds given up per game. Remarkably, they were ranked 2nd in the league for assists allowed, yielding 829 assists over the season and limited opponents to 32.1% on three-point attempts, which placed them 3rd in points allowed per game (76.8).
On the other hand, the Minnesota Lynx faced a setback in their last game, falling to the Phoenix Mercury by a score of 86-81. The Lynx secured 30 defensive rebounds alongside 4 offensive boards for a total of 34. They recorded 6 turnovers while snatching 8 steals throughout the match. Phoenix was called for 10 personal fouls, which granted the Lynx 9 free throw attempts, converting 8 for a rate of 88.9%. From three-point range, Minnesota hit 9 of 24 attempts (37.5%), and overall, they finished 32 of 77 from the field for a shooting percentage of 41.6%. Conversely, the Lynx defense allowed the Mercury to shoot 42.6% (29 of 68) and 39.3% (11 of 28) from distance while giving up 38 total rebounds (7 offensive).
Kayla McBride emerged as a key player for the Lynx, scoring 31 points with a shooting percentage of 43.5% (10 of 23) and contributing 4 rebounds in her 38 minutes of play, along with 2 assists.
Last season, Minnesota achieved an impressive 34-10 record. They scored a total of 3,787 points (86.1 per game) and averaged 34.2 rebounds per game. Offensively, the Lynx boasted a league-leading shooting percentage of 47.2% from the field. They averaged 16.0 fouls per game and shot 76.0% from the free throw line. With 23.3 assists per game (ranking 1st overall), their offense averaged 12.1 turnovers per game. Defensively, they were effective, surrendering only 76.7 points per game, allowing opponents to shoot 33.1% from three-point range and 42.3% from the field (2nd overall). The Lynx forced 14.0 turnovers per game and allowed 18.8 assists and 33.3 rebounds on average, placing them 1st in assists allowed and 6th in rebounds allowed.
Who will prevail in tonight’s WNBA showdown against the spread?
Prediction: Take Atlanta
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