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Lynx rally past Dream, one win away from title

The Minnesota Lynx came from behind to beat the Atlanta Dream 101-95 to take a 2-0 series lead in the WNBA Finals. Seimone Augustus led the Lynx with 36-points. Minnesota can win their first WNBA title Friday night with a win on the road in Atlanta.
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The Minnesota Lynx came from behind to beat the Atlanta Dream 101-95 to take a 2-0 series lead in the WNBA Finals. Seimone Augustus led the Lynx with 36-points. Minnesota can win their first WNBA title Friday night with a win on the road in Atlanta.

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