Lindgren's Late Surge Lifts Dynamos Past Breakers 114-103
Lindgren Leads Detroit Comeback Win
By Mark Jenkins
DETROIT – The Detroit Dynamos staged a dramatic second-half comeback, fueled by a stellar performance from Freya Lindgren, to defeat the Boston Breakers 114-103 in a crucial February matchup. After trailing for much of the first half, the Dynamos found their rhythm and executed down the stretch to secure the victory.
The Breakers came out strong, with a balanced attack and sharp shooting, building an early lead. However, the Dynamos’ defense began to tighten in the second quarter, forcing turnovers and limiting open looks. Olga Zaytseva provided a spark off the bench, hitting a timely three-pointer and driving to the basket for key scores.
The momentum truly shifted in the third quarter. Freya Lindgren caught fire, hitting multiple contested jumpers and showcasing her all-around game with rebounds and assists. “We knew we had to dig deeper,” Lindgren said after the game. “We trusted each other, and our shots started falling.”
Lindgren finished with a game-high 21 points and 8 rebounds, leading the charge. Zaytseva added 16 points, while Aiko Nakamura dished out 5 assists. For the Breakers, Nala Diallo and Sofia Lindgren each contributed 14 and 12 points respectively, but it wasn’t enough to overcome Detroit’s offensive surge in the final period.
“It was a gritty win,” commented Dynamos head coach Anya Sharma. “Boston played us tough, but our resilience tonight was outstanding. Freya was phenomenal, but it was a total team effort.”
Key Notes:
- Freya Lindgren led all scorers with 21 points.
- Detroit’s bench outscored Boston’s, 49-40.
- The Dynamos recorded 30 assists on 41 made field goals.
- Boston’s Julian Vance tied for the game-high with 8 assists.