Credit: Dr. Mitchell Palmer McDonald

Fab Four photos

This week’s Fab Four photos feature a week in the WNBA in which the Minnesota Lynx suffered their first home loss to the Atlanta Dream (90-86) on Sunday, July 27, and a rebound victory over the defending champion New York Liberty (100-93) on Wednesday, July 30.

In the first game, Brittany Griner led the Dream with 22 points. Jordan Canada had 18, Allisha Gray and Shatori Walker-Kimbrough chipped in 12 each, and Naz Hillmon chipped in seven points and grabbed nine rebounds.

Napheesa Collier finished with 32 points and eight rebounds to lead the Lynx.

Three days later Collier led the Lynx with 30 points, Kayla McBride 24, Alanna Smith 12, and Bridget Carleton and Natisha Hiedeman with 10 each. 

The Liberty were led by Sabrina Ionescu’s 31 points. Isabelle Harrison had 15 off the bench, Marine Johnnes added 14, and Natasha Cloud and Jonquel Jones contributed 12 apiece.

 Minnesota Lynx guard Napheesa Collier attempts to block New York Liberty guard Sabrina Ionescu’s shot. Credit: Dr. Mitchell Palmer McDonald
Minnesota Lynx guard Natisha Hiedeman covering New York Liberty guard Natasha Cloud. Credit: Dr. Mitchell Palmer McDonald
Minnesota Timberwolves guard Courtney Williams Credit: Dr. Mitchell Palmer McDonald
Minnesota Timberwolves guard Kayla McBride and Atlanta Dream forward Naz Hillmon (with ball) Credit: Dr. Mitchell Palmer McDonald

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