Allisha Gray poured in 16 of her 24 points after halftime, powering the Atlanta Dream to a 91-90 comeback victory over the Minnesota Lynx on Saturday night in both teams' season opener. Angel Reese, acquired by Atlanta from Chicago on April 6 in exchange for first-round draft picks in 2027 and 2028, notched 11 points and 14 rebounds in her Dream debut.
Reese's double-double marked her 50th in just 65 career games, the fastest any player has reached that milestone in WNBA history. The former Chicago Sky star's rebounding prowess proved critical as Atlanta erased a deficit in the second half.
Olivia Miles, selected No. 2 overall in the 2026 WNBA Draft, impressed in her professional debut for Minnesota with 21 points, eight assists, two steals and two blocks. The rookie guard's all-around performance kept the Lynx competitive throughout the contest.
The Dream's victory sets an early tone in what promises to be a tightly contested season. For Minnesota, the loss highlights the need to close out games despite strong individual performances from their young core.
Atlanta will look to build on the win while the Lynx seek their first victory when both teams return to action later this week.