Of course, successfully following this template is easier said than done. Atlanta swatted eight shots and snagged eight steals, protecting the paint and disrupting passes in a manner that clearly discouraged the Sky. Throughout the game, the Dream applied their superior size and athleticism - with a high degree of aggression. Although not the most efficient shot, her comfort in the short midrange zone should serve her well, as Gray can use her strength to get past the Sparks’ guards while also avoiding the interior size of the Ogwumike sisters, Azurá Stevens and Dearica Hamby.ĮNERGYYYY #atlantadream /7EdknDEWpy- Atlanta Dream JCan the Dream again overwhelm the Sky?Ī late-May victory over Chicago arguably was Atlanta’s best performance of the season. Gray succeeded in the ways she has throughout the season, and how she should be able to succeed against LA - relentlessly seeking to score by charging into the paint before getting all the way to basket or rising up in her favored short mid-range. (And congrats to her fellow first-time All-Star honoree, Cheyenne Parker!). The dynamic duo should have the opportunity to put on an offensive show.Īgainst Washington on Friday night, Gray, deservedly named a first-time All-Star on Saturday, further bolstered her already air-tight resume with a 26-point masterclass, with half of her points coming in the fourth quarter. None of these players are optimally equipped to guard Allisha Gray or Rhyne Howard. The Sparks have an interesting, albeit imbalanced, roster, with a group of speedy and sharpshooting guards and a rotation of versatile bigs captained by All-Star Nneka Ogwumike. Here are three questions that will help determine if Atlanta can exit this roller-coaster ride.Ĭan the Dream’s wings give Atlanta the advantage against LA? If Atlanta wants to emerge above the muddled morass of mid where much of the league is mired, establishing a discernible level of consistency is necessary. ET).īut then what happens? Another plummet of poor play? ET), then followed by a set against the Sky in Chicago (July 7 at 8 p.m. ET) before a game in LA (July 5 at 10 p.m. If this pattern of ups and downs is to continue into July, Friday night’s 94-89 victory over the Washington Mystics presages (mostly) positive things for Dream’s upcoming slate, when they will meet the Sparks at home on Sunday (3 p.m.
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At their worst, they look like a lottery-bound mess, gifting opponents easy transition points because of a torrent of live-ball turnovers. At their best, they showed themselves to be a surefire playoff team that could give a top-four seed a test in the first round due to their toughness, tenacity and shotmaking. Throughout the month of June, the trajectory of the Atlanta Dream resembled that of the Great American Scream Machine at nearby Six Flags Over Georgia.
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