Atlanta Dream Extend Win Streak with Key Victories

The Atlanta Dream maintained their winning momentum with a home victory over the Toronto Tempo, extending their streak to four games. This journey began on June 14 with a decisive 102-77 victory against the Tempo in Toronto. Subsequent meetings featured challenging encounters against the Indiana Fever, first a tight 108-101 triumph in Atlanta followed by a record-setting 113-96 win on Saturday.

Leading the Atlanta roster, Rhyne Howard delivered 24 points. Allisha Gray contributed 22, while Naz Hillmon added 19. Jordin Canada nearly secured a double-double, amassing 12 points, 12 assists, and seven rebounds. Angel Reese stood out with 18 points and eight rebounds, earning a WNBA record as the quickest player to reach 1,000 career rebounds.

The victory elevated Atlanta to an 11-4 standing this season, leading the Eastern Conference with a .733 winning percentage. This ranking is second only to the Minnesota Lynx, who possess a 13-4 record across the league.

Angel Reese reflected on the team’s prospects in a discussion with SportsCenter’s Keiana Martin. She expressed enthusiasm about the ongoing season’s successes, especially with the absence of key player Brionna Jones due to injury. With a lineup where all starters average double figures, complemented by impactful bench contributions, Reese remains optimistic about further improvements.

Approaching midyear, the Dream have claimed wins against several formidable teams, including the top-seeded Lynx, the Dallas Wings, and twice against the Fever. Victories against the Tempo, Portland Fire, and Washington Mystics further attribute to their success. These rival teams are strong playoff contenders, enhancing Atlanta’s season narrative.

The future may see the return of Brionna Jones, acclaimed as a four-time WNBA All-Star and EuroLeague Finals MVP, who is recovering from a torn meniscus. As the Dream continue with Reese’s stellar performance, averaging a career-high 15.3 points and leading with 11.9 rebounds per game, they aspire to enter the playoffs as a formidable force.