Game 40 | September 10, 2023 | Atlanta, GA
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final | Points | Rebounds | Assists |
| Dallas | 22 | 22 | 22 | 28 | 94 | Ogunbowale – 32 | McCowan – 10 | Ogunbowale – 6 |
| Atlanta | 20 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 77 | Howard – 19 | Billings – 7 | Howard – 7 |
In a high-stakes clash between the Atlanta Dream (19-21) and the Dallas Wings (22-18), fans witnessed a thrilling game unfold on September 10, 2023, in Atlanta, Georgia. The final score stood at 94-77 in favor of the Dallas Wings, who dominated in the fourth quarter.
The game was a rollercoaster of emotions for both teams, with Dallas taking a slight lead in the first quarter, 22-20. The second quarter saw them maintaining their edge, going into halftime with a 44-39 advantage. The Wings continued to exert pressure, extending their lead to 66-58 by the end of the third quarter. However, it was the fourth quarter where Dallas truly shone, outscoring the Dream 28-19, sealing their victory at 94-77.
A standout performance came from Arike Ogunbowale of the Dallas Wings, who scored an impressive 32 points and contributed 10 rebounds, further demonstrating her prowess with 6 assists. On the Atlanta side, Rhyne Howard led the Dream with 19 points and 7 assists, ending the regular season as the team’s top scorer with 681 total points.
Cheyenne Parker, Rhyne Howard, and Allisha Gray made history by joining the 600 club, becoming only the third trio in WNBA history to each score 600 or more points in a single season. This achievement showcased the Dream’s offensive firepower.
Despite the loss, the Atlanta Dream concluded the regular season on a positive note, posting their best record since 2018 with a 19-21 record and securing the 5th overall spot. Looking ahead, the Dream is gearing up for a best-of-three game series against the Dallas Wings, set to commence on Friday, September 15th, at 9:30 p.m. ET on ESPN2.
Notable contributions came from Allisha Gray and Cheyenne Parker, who combined for 26 points, with each player also making key defensive plays with a block and a steal. Naz Hillmon continued to shine off the bench, adding 8 points and 6 rebounds in her 16 minutes on the court.
In summary, while the Atlanta Dream faced a tough loss against the Dallas Wings in this exciting matchup, they enter the postseason with a promising outlook, driven by their strong performances throughout the regular season and the remarkable achievements of their star players. WNBA fans can eagerly anticipate the upcoming playoff series between these two talented teams.
