PREVIEW: The Minnesota Lynx, leading the Western Conference with a 12-2 record, will clash with the Atlanta Dream, who sit second in the Eastern Conference at 10-5. The Lynx bring some impressive ShotQuality metrics, ranking 1st in efficient 3-point shooting and good passing, and 2nd in efficient attacking the rim. The matchup is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET on Friday at Gateway Center Arena in College Park, Georgia, and will be broadcast on ION. Both teams are looking to bounce back from recent losses, with the Lynx falling 68-64 to the Washington Mystics, where Alanna Smith scored 26 points, and the Dream dropping a 68-55 game to the Dallas Wings, where Rhyne Howard contributed 23 points and eight rebounds. The Dream counter with their own strengths, ranking 1st in limiting opponent 3-point attempts and maintaining a low turnover rate, while also boasting high offensive spacing. The Lynx have been dominant this season, outscoring opponents by 9.8 points per game and ranking third in scoring with 83.4 points per game, while leading the league in defensive performance by allowing just 73.6 points per outing. Minnesota is led by Napheesa Collier, who averages 24.4 points and 8.5 rebounds per game, with Courtney Williams orchestrating the offense with 5.8 assists. For the Dream, Allisha Gray leads in scoring with 19.7 points per game, Brionna Jones anchors the rebounding with 8.1 boards, and Rhyne Howard contributes 4.7 assists and leads the team in three-point shooting and steals.