The Lynx are tackling a grueling portion of their schedule, playing the second half of their first back-to-back since July 2022 and their third game in just four nights. Meanwhile, the Dream have had some rest since their win over Dallas on Tuesday. Atlanta is off to a strong start this season at 2-1, with wins against Los Angeles and Dallas, and a close loss to Phoenix. They rank third in offensive rating and fourth in net rating. On the other hand, the Lynx lead the league in defensive rating and are second in net rating.