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WNBA: How Kayla McBride and the Minnesota Lynx eliminated Atlanta Dream

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On Sunday night, the Minnesota Lynx, fresh off a commanding Saturday afternoon home win over the New York Liberty, arrived in Atlanta to take on the Dream.

Swish Call Photographer Christina Merrion was there to capture the action, which was highlighted by Kayla McBride going 6 of 7 on 3 and 10 of 12 overall as she scored a game-high 31 points to lead the Lynx to victory of 92. 79 victories.

Let Christina’s photos tell the story of the game:

Napheesa Collier and the Lynx huddle before the game. Through the first five games of the season, Collier is averaging a double-double of 23.0 points and 10.4 rebounds, along with 4.0 assists, 2.8 steals and 2.2 blocks per game.
Christine Merrion.

Offseason addition Alanna Smith continued her strong start to the season for the Lynx. Shooting nearly 65 percent from 3 on the season, she was 3 of 6 from behind the arc Sunday en route to 17 points.
Christine Merrion.

Returning to the WNBA after sitting out last season, Tina Charles contributed 14 points for the Dream on Sunday. For the season, she averaged 13.3 points and 8.0 rebounds.
Christine Merrion.

Courtney Williams cuts behind Allisha Gray as Napheesa Collier, defended by Tina Charles, waits to hit Williams with a pass.
Christine Merrion.

Despite doing much of her damage from behind the arc, Kayla McBride drives past Allisha Gray for the transition layup.
Christine Merrion.

It was a quiet game for Allisha Gray, who finished with seven points on seven shots. However, Gray has made an impact in the Dream’s previous contests, averaging 15.5 points per game for the season.
Christine Merrion.

In her first season with the Lynx, Courtney Williams served as the team’s primary playmaker. She finished Sunday with nine points, six rebounds and five assists.
Christine Merrion.

Another new Lynx signing, Natisha Hiedeman leads the double team of Aerial Powers and Haley Jones.
Christine Merrion.

Rhyne Howard led the Dream with 23 points, to go along with five rebounds, five assists and six steals. In four games, she is averaging 21.0 points, 6.8 rebounds, 3.5 assists and 2.8 steals.
Christine Merrion.

Napheesa Collier had another all-around performance, with 20 points, eight rebounds, seven assists, three blocks and a steal.
Christine Merrion.

Kayla McBride celebrates one of her six 3-pointers. For the season, she is shooting 51.4 percent on 3 to 7.0 attempts per game.
Christine Merrion.

Despite an impressive 4-1 start to the season, it’s likely Lynx head coach Cheryl Reeve still isn’t satisfied.
Christine Merrion.

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