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Reuters
8 hours ago
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- Reuters
Brittney Griner gets win with Dream in return to Phoenix
July 24 - Allisha Gray scored 28 points, Brittney Griner celebrated her return to Phoenix with 17 points and a team-high eight rebounds, and the Atlanta Dream beat the host Mercury 90-79 on Wednesday. Jordin Canada added 14 points and six assists and Shatori Walker-Kimbrough contributed 11 points and knocked down three 3-pointers for the Dream, who shot 10 of 24 from long distance and hit 50.7 percent from the field. Gray had three treys, seven rebounds and six assists. DeWanna Bonner scored 18 points, Satou Sabally added 13 and Alyssa Thomas registered seven points, 11 rebounds and nine assists for the Mercury. Thomas did not score in the first half. The Mercury played a video tribute to franchise icon Griner before the game, and she received a prolonged standing ovation. She was a nine-time All-Star in 11 seasons with the Mercury and helped them to the 2014 WNBA title. Griner shot 8-for-12 from the field and wound up two rebounds short of her second double-double of the season. The Dream took a 10-7 lead on Canada's 3-pointer three minutes into the game and never trailed thereafter. Atlanta took its largest lead at 79-63 with 5 1/2 minutes remaining. Bonner scored six straight points to close the gap to 10 before Gray pushed the lead to 13 on a 3-pointer with 3:55 left. The Mercury did not get closer than seven down the stretch. The Dream, who lead the league in rebounding, had a 36-32 advantage on the boards and a 42-24 edge in points in the paint. The Dream had 25 assists on 34 field goals, exploiting the Mercury defense on cuts to the basket. Gray and Canada had six assists apiece. The Mercury had won three of four. Atlanta had lost three of four and six of nine. Kahleah Copper tallied 10 points in her return from injury and reserve Natasha Mack notched a season-high eight points for the Mercury, who put up 35 bench points. Bonner did not start with the return of Sabally, who like Copper had missed the previous four games. The Dream played their fourth game without second-leading scorer Rhyne Howard, who is expected to miss the rest of the month with a left knee injury suffered July 11. She is averaging 16.5 points. --Field Level Media
Time of India
12 hours ago
- Sport
- Time of India
Brittney Griner leads Dream past Mercury 90–79 in Phoenix homecoming
Allisha Gray poured in 28 points and Brittney Griner added 17 points and eight rebounds in her emotional return to Phoenix, lifting the Atlanta Dream to a 90–79 victory over the Mercury on Wednesday night. Griner, who spent 11 seasons with the Mercury and helped lead them to a WNBA title in 2014 and a Finals appearance in 2021, was honored with a tribute video before tipoff. Longtime teammate Diana Taurasi was in attendance, watching courtside. Explore courses from Top Institutes in Please select course: Select a Course Category Technology Data Science Data Science Healthcare Public Policy Project Management Others others CXO Operations Management Product Management PGDM Digital Marketing Management Design Thinking Finance healthcare Degree MCA Leadership Data Analytics Skills you'll gain: Duration: 12 Weeks MIT xPRO CERT-MIT XPRO Building AI Prod India Starts on undefined Get Details ALSO READ: Brittney Griner reveals chilling details about Russian cellmate's crimes by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Struggling With Belly Fat? Try This at Home Home Fitness Hack Shop Now Undo Gray led Atlanta (14–10) with an efficient 10-of-16 shooting performance, posting her 10th 20-point game of the season. Jordin Canada added 14 points and Shatori Walker-Kimbrough chipped in 11, as the Dream won for just the second time in their last five games. Rhyne Howard , the team's second-leading scorer, sat out the contest. — AtlantaDream (@AtlantaDream) Live Events Phoenix (15–8) welcomed back starters Satou Sabally and Kahleah Copper from injuries, with Sabally scoring 13 and Copper finishing with 10. DeWanna Bonner led the Mercury with 18 points, while Alyssa Thomas flirted with a triple-double (seven points, 11 rebounds, nine assists). — WNBA (@WNBA) The Dream took a 39-34 halftime lead as Phoenix struggled from the field, shooting just 29.7% and 3-of-15 from deep. Despite their shooting woes, the Mercury stayed close thanks to a perfect 9-for-9 showing from the free-throw line. — AtlantaDream (@AtlantaDream) Gray's bucket with just over three minutes left extended Atlanta's lead to 84–71, but back-to-back threes from Sami Whitcomb cut the deficit to seven. Griner responded with a clutch basket in the lane to halt the momentum and seal the win for the Dream.
Yahoo
12 hours ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
Atlanta beats Mercury 90-79 as Brittney Griner returns to Phoenix for first time with Dream
PHOENIX (AP) — Allisha Gray scored 28 points, Brittney Griner had 17 points and eight rebounds against her former team and the Atlanta Dream beat the Phoenix Mercury 90-79 on Wednesday night. Griner made her return to Phoenix where she played 11 seasons with the Mercury, helping lead them to the 2014 WNBA title and an appearance in the 2021 finals. The Mercury honored Griner with a tribute video before the game, with longtime teammate Diana Taurasi sitting courtside. Gray gave Atlanta an 84-71 lead with 3:03 left before Sami Whitcomb made 3-pointers on back-to-back possessions to get Phoenix within seven points. Griner answered with a basket in the lane to extend Atlanta's lead to 86-77. Jordin Canada added 14 points and Shatori Walker-Kimbrough scored 11 for Atlanta (14-10), which won for the second time in five games. Rhyne Howard, Atlanta's second-leading scorer at 16.5 points per game, did not play. Gray made 10 of 16 shots for her 10th 20-point game this. Satou Sabally and Kahleah Copper returned to the starting lineup for Phoenix (15-8) after being out since July 3 due to injuries. Sabally finished with 13 points, Copper added 10 and DeWanna Bonner scored 18. Alyssa Thomas had seven points, 11 rebounds and nine assists. Gray scored 13 points in the first half to help Atlanta take a 39-34 lead. Phoenix shot just 29.7% from the field, including 3 of 15 from 3-point range, but stayed close by making all nine of its free-throw attempts. ___ AP WNBA:
Associated Press
12 hours ago
- Sport
- Associated Press
Atlanta beats Mercury 90-79 as Brittney Griner returns to Phoenix for first time with Dream
PHOENIX (AP) — Allisha Gray scored 28 points, Brittney Griner had 17 points and eight rebounds against her former team and the Atlanta Dream beat the Phoenix Mercury 90-79 on Wednesday night. Griner made her return to Phoenix where she played 11 seasons with the Mercury, helping lead them to the 2014 WNBA title and an appearance in the 2021 finals. The Mercury honored Griner with a tribute video before the game, with longtime teammate Diana Taurasi sitting courtside. Gray gave Atlanta an 84-71 lead with 3:03 left before Sami Whitcomb made 3-pointers on back-to-back possessions to get Phoenix within seven points. Griner answered with a basket in the lane to extend Atlanta's lead to 86-77. Jordin Canada added 14 points and Shatori Walker-Kimbrough scored 11 for Atlanta (14-10), which won for the second time in five games. Rhyne Howard, Atlanta's second-leading scorer at 16.5 points per game, did not play. Gray made 10 of 16 shots for her 10th 20-point game this. Satou Sabally and Kahleah Copper returned to the starting lineup for Phoenix (15-8) after being out since July 3 due to injuries. Sabally finished with 13 points, Copper added 10 and DeWanna Bonner scored 18. Alyssa Thomas had seven points, 11 rebounds and nine assists. Gray scored 13 points in the first half to help Atlanta take a 39-34 lead. Phoenix shot just 29.7% from the field, including 3 of 15 from 3-point range, but stayed close by making all nine of its free-throw attempts. ___ AP WNBA:
Newsweek
15 hours ago
- Sport
- Newsweek
How to Watch Atlanta Dream vs Phoenix Mercury: Live Stream WNBA, TV Channel
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. The Atlanta Dream (13-10) are set to compete in the second half of their road back-to-back, against the Phoenix Mercury (15-7) at PHX Arena. Allisha Gray #15 of the Atlanta Dream posts up on Natasha Mack #4 of the Phoenix Mercury during the game at Footprint Center on September 03, 2024 in Phoenix, Arizona. The Mercury defeated the Dream... Allisha Gray #15 of the Atlanta Dream posts up on Natasha Mack #4 of the Phoenix Mercury during the game at Footprint Center on September 03, 2024 in Phoenix, Arizona. The Mercury defeated the Dream 74-66. MoreHow to Watch Dream vs Mercury When: Wednesday, July 23, 2025 Time: 10:00 PM ET TV Channel: CBS Sports Network Live Stream: Fubo (WATCH NOW) A night previous, Atlanta faced off against the Las Vegas Aces, losing 87-72. They came out of the gate strong, taking a 27-20 lead after one quarter, but saw that lead dissipate quickly, ending in a 6-point deficit at halftime. Allisha Gray led the Dream in scoring with 24 points, including making 5-of-11 3-pointers, to go with eight rebounds and two steals. Jordin Canada added 12 points and six assists for the Dream. Phoenix starts their second half after a promising stretch leading up to the All-Star break. After starting the season 6-4, they would go 9-3 to rise up the standings, where they're currently third-best in the league. The Mercury are led by the two-headed attack of Alyssa Thomas, who averages 15.2 points, 7.3 rebounds, 9.5 assists and 1.4 steals, and Satou Sabally, who averages 19.1 points, 7.7 rebounds, 2.6 assists and 1.4 steals. This is the first of three matchups between the Mercury and Dream, with two more games scheduled for the first half of August. Live stream Dream vs Mercury on CBSSN with Fubo: Start your subscription now! Regional restrictions may apply. If you purchase a product or register for an account through one of the links on our site, we may receive compensation.
