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2 hours ago
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Stewart, Liberty to visit Howard, Dream
New York Liberty (11-4, 7-1 Eastern Conference) at Atlanta Dream (10-6, 7-4 Eastern Conference) College Park, Georgia; Sunday, 3 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: New York Liberty visits Atlanta Dream in Eastern Conference action Sunday. Advertisement The Dream are 7-4 against Eastern Conference opponents. Atlanta is second in the Eastern Conference with 27.5 defensive rebounds per game led by Brittney Griner averaging 4.6. The Liberty are 7-1 against Eastern Conference opponents. New York ranks second in the Eastern Conference allowing 79.2 points while holding opponents to 40.3% shooting. Atlanta is shooting 42.2% from the field this season, 1.9 percentage points higher than the 40.3% New York allows to opponents. New York averages 10.1 made 3-pointers per game this season, 4.4 more made shots on average than the 5.7 per game Atlanta gives up. The two teams match up for the second time this season. The Liberty defeated the Dream 86-81 in their last matchup on June 17. Sabrina Ionescu led the Liberty with 34 points, and Te-Hina Paopao led the Dream with 16 points. Advertisement TOP PERFORMERS: Rhyne Howard is scoring 17.5 points per game and averaging 5.4 rebounds for the Dream. Allisha Gray is averaging 19.0 points and 5.1 rebounds over the last 10 games. Breanna Stewart is averaging 20.7 points, 5.8 rebounds and 3.7 assists for the Liberty. Ionescu is averaging 2.3 made 3-pointers over the last 10 games. LAST 10 GAMES: Dream: 6-4, averaging 83.7 points, 35.6 rebounds, 20.1 assists, 6.5 steals and 4.7 blocks per game while shooting 42.6% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 77.6 points per game. Liberty: 6-4, averaging 86.2 points, 35.2 rebounds, 20.5 assists, 8.7 steals and 4.0 blocks per game while shooting 45.1% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 80.4 points. INJURIES: Dream: None listed. Liberty: Jonquel Jones: out (ankle). ___ The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.
Associated Press
2 hours ago
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- Associated Press
Stewart, Liberty to visit Howard, Dream
New York Liberty (11-4, 7-1 Eastern Conference) at Atlanta Dream (10-6, 7-4 Eastern Conference) College Park, Georgia; Sunday, 3 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: New York Liberty visits Atlanta Dream in Eastern Conference action Sunday. The Dream are 7-4 against Eastern Conference opponents. Atlanta is second in the Eastern Conference with 27.5 defensive rebounds per game led by Brittney Griner averaging 4.6. The Liberty are 7-1 against Eastern Conference opponents. New York ranks second in the Eastern Conference allowing 79.2 points while holding opponents to 40.3% shooting. Atlanta is shooting 42.2% from the field this season, 1.9 percentage points higher than the 40.3% New York allows to opponents. New York averages 10.1 made 3-pointers per game this season, 4.4 more made shots on average than the 5.7 per game Atlanta gives up. The two teams match up for the second time this season. The Liberty defeated the Dream 86-81 in their last matchup on June 17. Sabrina Ionescu led the Liberty with 34 points, and Te-Hina Paopao led the Dream with 16 points. TOP PERFORMERS: Rhyne Howard is scoring 17.5 points per game and averaging 5.4 rebounds for the Dream. Allisha Gray is averaging 19.0 points and 5.1 rebounds over the last 10 games. Breanna Stewart is averaging 20.7 points, 5.8 rebounds and 3.7 assists for the Liberty. Ionescu is averaging 2.3 made 3-pointers over the last 10 games. LAST 10 GAMES: Dream: 6-4, averaging 83.7 points, 35.6 rebounds, 20.1 assists, 6.5 steals and 4.7 blocks per game while shooting 42.6% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 77.6 points per game. Liberty: 6-4, averaging 86.2 points, 35.2 rebounds, 20.5 assists, 8.7 steals and 4.0 blocks per game while shooting 45.1% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 80.4 points. INJURIES: Dream: None listed. Liberty: Jonquel Jones: out (ankle). ___ The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.
Yahoo
6 hours ago
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- Yahoo
Dream's Brittney Griner Makes Unexpected Personal Move
Dream's Brittney Griner Makes Unexpected Personal Move originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Brittney Griner and the Atlanta Dream have opened the 2025 WNBA season atop the Eastern Conference standings, sitting in second place with a 10-5 record. Advertisement While the Dream have found success this season, Griner has taken a step back in her first year with the team, allowing star teammates like Allisha Gray and Rhyne Howard to lead the way. The 6-foot-9 center is averaging 9.3 points and 5.6 rebounds per game through 13 games - career lows in her 11-year WNBA tenure. Even so, Griner appears content in her new role and continues to engage with fans, including Australian gold medalist skateboarder Arisa Trew. Atlanta Dream center Brittney GrinerDale Zanine-Imagn Images On Friday, the X Games' official Instagram account posted a video of Griner swapping jerseys with the skateboarder, a move that's more commonly seen between basketball players. Advertisement Griner even signed the jersey with a personal message for Trew. "Wow, this is so cool," Trew said as she received the signed Griner jersey. "Thank you so much, Brittney. This is so cool." Trew, from Cairns, Queensland, Australia, is only 15 years old and has already earned nine gold medals in international competition, including the 2024 Paris Olympics (1 gold medal), the World Championships in Rome (1) and three different X Games events (7). That total includes her most recent win at last weekend's X Games in Osaka. She also became the youngest-ever from her country to win an Olympic gold medal. Advertisement "Who said jersey swaps need to be in the same sport?" the X Games captioned its post. "Brittney Griner is a huge fan of @arisa_trew and sent her a signed jersey. So naturally, we made Arisa a #XGames jersey to send back 🏀🛹" Griner and the Dream look to avoid a two-game losing streak as they begin a four-game homestand with a matchup against Napheesa Collier and the WNBA-leading Minnesota Lynx. Related: Indiana Fever Make Caitlin Clark Request After Recent Setback This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 27, 2025, where it first appeared.
USA Today
9 hours ago
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- USA Today
Lynx vs. Dream odds, tips and betting trends - 6/27/2025
The Atlanta Dream (10-5) will look to Allisha Gray (fifth in WNBA, 19.7 points per game) going up against Napheesa Collier (first in league, 24.4) and the Minnesota Lynx (12-2) on Friday, June 27, 2025 at Gateway Center Arena. The game begins at 7:30 p.m. ET on ION. In its most recent game, Minnesota fell to Washington, 68-64, on the road. Its top scorers were Alanna Smith (26 PTS, 2 STL, 6 BLK, 52.9 FG%, 2-6 from 3PT) and Jessica Shepard (12 PTS, 15 REB, 2 STL, 62.5 FG%). Atlanta lost to Dallas 68-55 on the road in its last game. Its top scorers were Rhyne Howard (23 PTS, 8 REB, 3 STL, 35.3 FG%, 5-14 from 3PT) and Gray (13 PTS, 18.8 FG%, 2-9 from 3PT). Ahead of watching this matchup, here is what you need to know about Friday's action on the court. Watch the WNBA on Fubo! Minnesota Lynx vs. Atlanta Dream odds and betting lines WNBA odds courtesy of BetMGM Sportsbook. Odds updated Friday at 6:07 p.m. ET. For a full list of sports betting odds, access USA TODAY Sports Betting Scores Odds Hub. Lynx moneyline insights Dream moneyline insights Lynx vs. Dream: Game time and info Watch the WNBA on Fubo!
New York Times
11 hours ago
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- New York Times
How to watch Lynx at Dream: Atlanta looks to play spoiler vs. WNBA's top team
The Atlanta Dream are enjoying quite the turnaround. Having already pulled off convincing wins over the Indiana Fever and Seattle Storm, the new-look squad seeks its biggest victory of the young season when it welcomes the Minnesota Lynx to the Georgia heat this Friday night. The defending Western Conference champions have a daunting task at hand. Can they rally from an embarrassing loss to the Washington Mystics — albeit without Napheesa Collier — and take down the Dream? Advertisement Atlanta's hot start can be chalked up to numerous factors, but it certainly helps that three of its top five scorers are new additions to the roster. Brionna Jones (13 points per game), Brittney Griner (9.3) and rookie Te-Hina Paopao (6.4) round out an impressive core that also boasts All-Stars Rhyne Howard and Allisha Gray. Gray has had a particularly strong season, averaging career-high marks in points (19.7) and assists (3.9) while shooting a blistering 42.9 percent from 3-point range. The Dream embody her style of play along the perimeter, ranking No. 1 league-wide in 3-point attempts per game (30.7) and limiting opponents to the fewest makes and attempts from beyond the arc. It's a lethal combination, and several players have already caught fire. Despite that, Atlanta has fallen victim to a few underwhelming outings, with none sticking out worse than Tuesday's 68-55 loss to the Dallas Wings. The Dream went 15-of-64 from the field and 7-of-34 from the 3-point line, coming up well short of expectations against one of the worst defenses in the WNBA. Surely, this group would like nothing more than to put that defeat behind them by knocking off the mighty Lynx. Minnesota enters at 12-2, reeling from its worst performance of the season. The Lynx scored just 64 points and committed 19 turnovers in Tuesday's loss to the upset-minded Mystics. It was Collier's second straight absence, and it's quickly been made clear that her contributions are difficult to replicate. The 2024 MVP runner-up is averaging 24.4 points, 8.5 rebounds, 3.6 assists, 1.8 steals and 1.5 blocks while knocking down over 42 percent of her looks from deep. Collier is considered probable ahead of Friday's tilt as she manages a lower back injury. If she's unable to go, expect Jessica Shepard to take on an increased role. She started against the Mystics and logged 12 points and 15 rebounds over roughly 37 minutes of action. Advertisement The Lynx and Dream will meet two more times during the regular season, including a visit to Minneapolis on July 27. Streaming and ticketing links in this article are provided by partners of The Athletic. Restrictions may apply. The Athletic maintains full editorial independence. Partners have no control over or input into the reporting or editing process and do not review stories before publication. (Photo of Rhyne Howard: Kevin C. Cox / Getty Images)
