Las Vegas Aces Extend Win Streak to Eight with Victory Over Atlanta Dream

The Atlanta Dream secured a notable 79-63 victory over the Golden State Valkyries, fueled by a dominant third-quarter surge and strong performances from Rhyne Howard, who scored 14 points with six assists and five rebounds, and Brionna Jones, who added 13 points and nine rebounds. Allisha Gray contributed 13 points despite a challenging shooting night, while Te-Hina Paopao added 10 points off the bench. The Valkyries, who had their season-best four-game winning streak snapped, were dealt a blow when center Iliana Rupert left the game due to a concussion. Atlanta overcame a slow start, shooting poorly from three-point range in the first half but rallying decisively in the second half to capture the season series against Golden State and maintain their strong standing in the WNBA. Following this win, the Dream were set to face the Las Vegas Aces, who recently extended their winning streak to eight games with a close 74-72 win over Atlanta led by A'ja Wilson's 32 points and 12 rebounds. These games highlight Atlanta's competitive push in the WNBA's upper tier as they prepare for upcoming matchups against top teams.