Tip‑off: 7:00 PM CT
Venue: Target Center, Minneapolis, Minnesota
Capacity: ~19,356
Broadcast: ESPN2, Bally Sports North, WNBA League Pass
Venue & Game Environment
Target Center is one of the league’s most defense‑friendly arenas, with Minnesota consistently holding opponents 3–6 points below their season scoring average at home. The Lynx thrive here because of their physicality, rebounding, and disciplined half‑court execution.
Atlanta enters as one of the hottest teams in the league, but this is their toughest defensive test so far.
Injury Report
Atlanta Dream
- Rhyne Howard — Probable (ankle) Expected to play; no minutes restriction anticipated.
- Tina Charles — Questionable (knee soreness) Game‑time decision; her interior scoring would be crucial.
- Jordin Horston — Out (hand) Depth wing remains unavailable.
Minnesota Lynx
- Napheesa Collier — Probable (back tightness) Expected to play; has been dominant early in the season.
- Kayla McBride — Probable (hip) Should be active; shooting form trending upward.
- Diamond Miller — Out (knee) Lynx continue to adjust rotations without her.
Team Records & Recent Form
Atlanta Dream (4–1)
- Last 5: W–W–L–W–W
- Offensive Rating: 106.4
- Defensive Rating: 101.2
- Road Record: 2–1 Atlanta is playing its best basketball in years. Their defense is forcing turnovers at a top‑3 rate, and their transition scoring has been lethal. The only concern: half‑court offense can stagnate when Howard is pressured.
Minnesota Lynx (4–2)
- Last 5: W–L–W–W–L
- Offensive Rating: 104.1
- Defensive Rating: 99.8
- Home Record: 2–1 Minnesota remains one of the league’s most consistent defensive teams. Their offense runs through Collier’s versatility, and their spacing has improved with McBride heating up from deep.
Key Player Matchups
1. Napheesa Collier vs. Rhyne Howard
- Collier: 23.4 PPG, 9.7 RPG, 2.1 SPG
- Howard: 21.2 PPG, 5.8 RPG, 38% 3PT Edge: Collier Howard is the more explosive scorer, but Collier’s two‑way impact and physicality give Minnesota a slight advantage.
2. Kayla McBride vs. Allisha Gray
- McBride: 15.1 PPG, 40% 3PT
- Gray: 17.3 PPG, 44% FG Edge: Even Gray is the better slasher; McBride is the better shooter. Whoever controls pace wins this matchup.
3. Alanna Smith vs. Tina Charles (if active)
- Smith: 12.8 PPG, 7.1 RPG
- Charles: 14.6 PPG, 8.2 RPG Edge: Smith (if Charles limited) Smith’s mobility and defensive versatility could be a problem for Charles if she’s not fully healthy.
Series History
- 2025 Season: Lynx won 2–1
- Last 10 Meetings: Minnesota leads 6–4
- At Target Center: Lynx have won 4 of last 5 vs. Atlanta
Minnesota’s defense and rebounding have historically dictated this matchup.
Betting Trends
Atlanta Dream
- 4–1 ATS this season
- Overs hit in 3 of last 4
- 1–6 in last 7 at Minnesota
Minnesota Lynx
- 5–2 ATS in last 7
- Unders hit in 4 of last 6
- 6–1 ATS in last 7 home games
GAME ODDS
Atlanta Dream – 2.5
Minnesota Lynx 163.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Tuesday, May 26, 2026
