Lynx Fall to Dream
Published on July 15, 2009 under Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA)
Minnesota Lynx News Release
- With Wednesday's loss, the Lynx fell to 5-1 against Eastern Conference opponents.
- The Lynx out-rebounded the Dream 35-34 today. With the loss the Lynx dropped to 5-2 when out-rebounding their opponent.
- The Dream ended the first quarter with a 27-18 lead. The Dream shot 12-18 (.667 FG%) from the field. Chamique Holdsclaw was the leading scorer with 12 points, shooting 6-6 (1.000 FG%) from the field. Lynx center Nicky Anosike scored nine points on 4-5 (.800 FG%) shooting.
- The Dream led 49-47 at the end of the first half. Each team only committed five turnovers in the half. The Dream shot 21-34 (.618 FG%) and the Lynx shot 18-38 (.474 FG%) from the field in the half.
- The Dream improved to 2-5 on the road with today's win.
- Charde Houston recorded her second double-double of the season with 15 points and 12 rebounds.
- Chamique Holdsclaw went 11-16 (.687 FG%) from the field. Her 11 field goals is a season high.
- The Dream had a season-low 13 turnovers in today's game. Coming into today's game the Dream averaged a WNBA-worst 19.4 turnovers per game.
- Wednesday's attendance was 11,245, a Lynx season high.
The Lynx next game is Sunday, July 19, at 7:00pm in Seattle. The next Lynx home game is Tuesday, July 28 against the Los Angeles Sparks. For more information please contact the Lynx public relations at (612) 673-1602.
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