DREAM MATCHUP
The Western Conference-leading Lynx on Tuesday are host the Eastern Conference's Atlanta Dream, owners of the league's best record and longest active winning streak. Here's how they compare in various statistical categories:
StatisticLynxAtlanta
Record8-310-1
Scoring3rd (82.82)5th (80.73)
Scoring defense6th (76.18)1st (69.55)
Scoring differential3rd (+6.64)1st (+11.18)
Field-goal percentage4th (. 444)3rd (. 455)
Field-goal percentage defense4th (. 406)2nd (. 395)
Points off turnovers5th (15.5)1st (20.5)
Points in the paint4th (36.0)1st (39.1)
Fast-break points3rd (12.5)2nd (13.7)
Second-chance points1st (14.3)4th (13.2)
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