In an electrifying game at the Gateway Center, the Atlanta Dream (2-1) staged an impressive comeback to secure an 83-78 victory over the Dallas Wings (1-2). The closely contested matchup saw the Wings take an early lead, edging ahead 27-26 after the first quarter. Despite Atlanta’s efforts, highlighted by Cheyenne Parker-Tyus’s standout performance with 10 points, Dallas extended their lead to 48-40 by halftime. However, the Dream displayed resilience on the boards, with Tina Charles securing seven rebounds by the midway point.
The momentum shifted in the third quarter as Atlanta mounted a spirited comeback. Rhyne Howard’s and-one play proved pivotal as the Dream narrowed the deficit to 62-59 by the end of the period. Allisha Gray emerged as a key contributor, tallying eight points in the quarter. In the final frame, Atlanta seized control with a decisive 26-9 run, ignited by Naz Hillmon’s layup off a Crystal Dangerfield assist, giving the Dream their first lead of the game. Gray’s impressive shooting, including her fourth three-pointer of the night, propelled Atlanta to victory.
Score:
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas | 27 | 21 | 14 | 16 | 78 |
| Atlanta | 26 | 14 | 19 | 24 | 83 |
Leading the charge for the Dream was Allisha Gray, who notched 21 points, along with 3 steals and 3 assists. Tina Charles delivered a solid performance, securing her 175th career double-double with 12 points and 11 rebounds. Rhyne Howard also made significant contributions, recording her first double-double of the season with 15 points and 10 rebounds.
For the Dallas Wings, Arike Ogunbowale led the scoring effort with 24 points, while Teaira McCowan dominated the boards with 14 rebounds, and Sevgi Uzun dished out 8 assists.
Following the game, Head Coach Tanisha Wright commended her team’s resilience: “We did a great job in the second half, refocusing and maintaining our defensive efforts. Aerial Powers brought great energy off the bench, being aggressive and confident.” Rhyne Howard also praised the energy from the home crowd: “The energy from our fans was incredible. They really helped us get the win tonight.”
This victory not only improved Atlanta’s season record but also enhanced their all-time record against Dallas to 25-18, including 15-7 when playing at home. The Dream now aim to build on this momentum as they continue their homestand, looking to secure more wins and deliver strong performances for their fans.