Dream vs. Lynx live score, updates, highlights from Angel Reese's Atlanta debut

· Yahoo Sports

Dream vs. Lynx live score, updates, highlights from Angel Reese's Atlanta debut originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.

JUMP TO:

Visit freshyourfeel.org for more information.

After an offseason trade that came seemingly out of nowhere, Angel Reese is suiting up for the Atlanta Dream. 

The Dream will travel to Minnesota to duke it out with the Lynx at Target Arena. These teams were two of the best last season. Despite neither team making the finals after a few key upsets, they both finished in the top three in regular season standings.

Atlanta brought back their leading scorer from 2026, Allisha Gray, on a three-year max-plus deal. The Olympic Gold Medalist averaged 18.4 points per game last season with 5.3 and 3.5 assists.

She'll be joined once again by 2022 No. 1 overall pick Rhyne Howard, who averaged 17.1 points and 4.6 assists a year ago. Brionna Jones, however, is out to start the season after a right knee surgery in April. 

For the Lynx, Napheesa Collier is back on a one-year, max contract. She was ranked No. 2 in the WNBA last season in scoring, only behind A'ja Wilson. Collier also provides elite defense, ranking in the top five of the WNBA in both blocks and steals a year ago. 

The concern with Collier is injury. She had a surgery on her left ankle in March and is likely to be out until June, according to a statement from the Lynx. 

The Lynx made a few notable additions in the offseason. The first is Olivia Miles, who was taken with the No. 2 overall pick in the WNBA Draft. They also added Kayla McBride, Courtney Williams, Natasha Howard and Nia Coffey. Collectively these five made up the starting five in the Lynx final preseason game. 

Dream vs. Lynx score

SN's WNBA HQ: Live WNBA scores | Updated WNBA standings | Full WNBA schedule

Angel Reese stats today

  • Points: 2
  • Rebounds: 6
  • Assists: 0
  • Steals: 0
  • Blocks: 1
  • Turnovers: 2
  • FGs: 1-4

This section will be updated between quarters.

Dream vs. Lynx live updates, highlights from Angel Reese's Atlanta debut

8:42 p.m. - With the deficit growing worse, Atlanta takes a full timeout with 3:54 on the clock in the second quarter. The Lynx lead 43-30, with Courtney Williams' layup putting her at 10 points. She's the first on either side in double-digits. 

8:36 p.m. - With the Dream chipping away, now down 35-26, they've got Allisha Gray going. She's up to six points on the night with three rebounds and two assists.

8:34 p.m. - After her fourth turnover of the game, this one a traveling violation, Angel Reese is headed to the bench. 

End of first quarter: Lynx 24, Dream 12

8:23 p.m. - The first quarter is over in Minneapolis, and the Lynx lead 24-12. Nia Coffey and Kayla McBride lead all scorers with five points each. 

8:21 p.m. - Olivia Miles officially has her first points in the WNBA. She sinks both from the free throw line. 

8:15 p.m. - After averaging 12.9 rebounds per game in her career, Angel Reese already has five and it's still just the first quarter. 

8:08 p.m. - The scoring run has been broken by Angel Reese's first bucket with the Atlanta Dream, cutting the lead to five. 

8:07 p.m. - The Lynx got out to a 7-0 lead to start the game, including Nia Coffey's first five points with her new squad. 

7:54 p.m. - The Atlanta Dream's starting five is also in and it features Angel Reese front and center. She'll team up with Allisha Gray, who finished fourth in 2025 WNBA MVP voting, as well as Jordin Canada, Rhyne Howard and Naz Hillmon. 

7:49 p.m. - Minnesota's starting five is in for tonight. It features rookie Olivia Miles, and offseason acquisitions Natasha Howard and Nia Coffey, the latter of whom spent the last four seasons in Atlanta. 

7:47 p.m. - The Lynx fit checks are also in for the evening, complete with a slow-motion montage of the Lynx stars. 

7:40 p.m. - The entire Atlanta Dream team has arrived for the opener in Minneapolis, showing off their fits for the nighttime matchup. The contest is set to tip off at the top of the hour.

6:54 p.m. - The Lynx took Olivia Miles with the No. 2 overall pick in the WNBA Draft. Here she is preparing for her WNBA debut tonight.

6:13 p.m. - Angel Reese walks into the facilities ahead of her Atlanta Dream debut. The two-time All Star was traded from Chicago to Atlanta in the offseason.

Where to watch Dream vs. Lynx

Dream vs. Lynx start time 

  • Date: Saturday, May 9 
  • Time: 8 p.m. ET, 5 p.m. PT

The Dream and Lynx are set to begin their season on Saturday night in Minnesota. The Lynx held the No. 1 seed entering last season's playoffs. The Dream were the No. 3 seed before adding Angel Reese in the offseason. 

MORE: Angel Reese gets standing ovation in return to Chicago

What channel is Dream vs. Lynx on today?

Coverage for this matchup will be limited to Victory+, which is barrier-free for all to access. 

Dream schedule 2026

DateOpponentTime (ET)TV ChannelMay 12@ Wings8:00 p.m.Peachtree TVMay 17vs. Aces1:30 p.m.NBC/PeacockMay 22vs. Wings7:30 p.m.IONMay 24vs. Mercury3:00 p.m.ANF/Peachtree Sports NetworkMay 27@ Lynx9:00 p.m.USAMay 29@ Fire10:00 p.m.IONJune 2vs. Sun7:30 p.m.Peachtree TVJune 4@ Fever7:00 p.m.Prime VideoJune 6vs. Mystics6:00 p.m.ANF/Peachtree Sports NetworkJune 9@ Sky7:00 p.m. ESPN/ESPN App

Lynx schedule 2026

DateOpponentTime (ET)TV ChannelMay 12@ Mercury10:00 p.m.Victory+May 14@ Wings8:00 p.m.Prime VideoMay 17vs. Sky7:00 p.m. Victory+May 21vs. Tempo8:00 p.m.Victory+May 23@ Sky1:00 p.m.CBS/Paramount+May 27vs. Dream9:00 p.m. USAMay 29@ Sky7:30 p.m.IONJune 1@ Mercury10:00 p.m.NBC Sports/PeacockJune 4vs. Valkyries9:00 p.m.Prime VideoJune 6vs. Storm1:00 p.m.ABC

Read full story at source