The Atlanta Dream, despite having one of the worst offenses in league history and a 37.5% win rate in 2024, clinched a playoff spot after overcoming significant injuries to their preferred lineup. When Rhyne Howard, Allisha Gray, Jordin Canada, Naz Hillmon, and Tina Charles played together, they posted a +15.6 net rating over 300 minutes. Head Coach Tanisha Wright praised the team’s trust in each other during their late-season push.
However, in Game 1 of the playoffs, the Dream quickly fell behind against the revitalized New York Liberty. Despite a shaky start with turnovers, New York’s shooting was on fire, led by rookie Leonie Fiebich, who scored 21 points on 7-of-8 shooting, including a perfect first half.
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