The Atlanta Dream had a strong start to the season, leading 30-24 after the first quarter. Last season, they finished in fifth place in the standings with a record of 19-21, their best performance since 2018. This season, they are looking to compete with teams like Indiana for a spot in the middle of the standings and playoff positioning.
The Dream has several key players returning from last season that will help them achieve their goals. Rhyne Howard, who was selected as the No. 1 overall pick in the 2021 draft, averaged 17.5 points, 4.9 rebounds, and 3.5 assists per game last year. Allisha Gray also had an impressive performance last year, averaging 17.1 points, 4.9 rebounds, and 3.1 assists per game while winning gold at the Olympic Games in women’s basketball three-on-three competition.
Additionally, center Cheyenne Parker has been a crucial part of the team’s success in recent years, averaging 15 points and 6.7 rebounds per game last season alone. And now veteran all-WNBA center Tina Charles has joined the team through free agency still aiming for her first WNBA championship
