Atlanta Dream @ Minnesota Lynx
Collier hits late free throws, Lynx beat Dream 86-84
MINNEAPOLIS -- - Napheesa Collier scored 26 points and made two free throws with 1.5 seconds remaining in the Minnesota Lynx's 86-84 victory over the Atlanta Dream on Friday night.
Courtney Williams' 57-foot heave slammed off the backboard to end it.
Kayla McBride added 17 for the Lynx (2-4) in their second straight victory. Layshia Clarendon had 14, and Crystal Dangerfield 13.
Williams' shot with 1:51 left gave Atlanta (4-3) its last lead of the night at 80-79. Collier and Clarendon each sank a pair of free throws before Tiffany Hayes pulled the Dream into an 84-all tie with 5.2 seconds left. Williams fouled Collier on a drive to the basket to set up her winning foul shots.
Hayes led the Dream with 23 points.
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Matchups
Game Information
Minneapolis, MN
Referee:Eric Brewton
Referee:Dannica Baroody
Referee:Robert Hussey
2025-26 Standings
| Eastern Conference | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta | 12 | 5 | .706 | - | L1 |
| New York | 12 | 7 | .632 | 1 | L1 |
| Indiana | 10 | 8 | .556 | 2.5 | L1 |
| Toronto | 9 | 9 | .500 | 3.5 | W1 |
| Washington | 8 | 8 | .500 | 3.5 | L1 |
| Chicago | 5 | 12 | .294 | 7 | W1 |
| Connecticut | 3 | 15 | .167 | 9.5 | W1 |
| Western Conference | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 14 | 4 | .778 | - | W1 |
| Las Vegas | 13 | 5 | .722 | 1 | W1 |
| Golden State | 11 | 7 | .611 | 3 | W1 |
| Dallas | 11 | 7 | .611 | 3 | L1 |
| Los Angeles | 8 | 9 | .471 | 5.5 | L1 |
| Portland | 8 | 10 | .444 | 6 | L1 |
| Phoenix | 6 | 13 | .316 | 8.5 | W1 |
| Seattle | 4 | 15 | .211 | 10.5 | W1 |
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