Minnesota’s rebuild looks to be ahead of schedule, as the Lynx cruised past a tough Atlanta defense 96-81 in last night Lynx vs Dream clash to top the WNBA standings at 5-2.
All five Lynx starters finished in the double-digits, led by veteran guard Courtney Williams’s 25 points and center Natasha Howard’s 22 points.
“Their connectivity, I felt it in training camp,” Minnesota coach Cheryl Reeve said of her team. “It’s been exciting to watch because it’s not necessarily common — typically it takes a little bit longer.”
Despite back-to-back deep playoff runs, expectations for the Lynx lowered this season after an ankle injury sidelined star forward Napheesa Collier.
Rookie Olivia Miles has stepped, leading her draft class with 15.1 points and 5.9 assists per game. She is also instantly gelling with Williams, Howard, Nia Coffey, and Kayla McBride.
“She is the focal point of a lot of the game at such a young age,” Reeve said of this year’s No. 2 pick. “I felt it before the game, her level of focus.”
Where to Watch Lynx vs Sky WNBA Game
Minnesota now heads to Chicago, capping its season series with the Sky tomorrow at 7:30 PM ET (ION).
