The Dream Tip Off 2023 with a Dramatic Win Over Las Vegas
Atlanta Dreams Start Season Strong
The Atlanta Dream opened their 2023 season with a thrilling 88-86 victory over the Las Vegas Aces. In front of a raucous home crowd at Gateway Center Arena, the Dream showed great resilience and determination in pulling out the win.
Key Players Shine
Rhyne Howard led the Dream with a season-high 30 points, including six 3-pointers. Allisha Gray added 19 points, and Tina Charles scored the game-winning basket with just 11 seconds remaining.
- Howard's performance marked a career-high for points scored.
- Gray's contribution helped keep the Dream in the game throughout.
- Charles' clutch shot sealed the victory for Atlanta.
A Close Contest
The game was a close contest from start to finish. The Aces held a slim lead for much of the first half, but the Dream rallied to tie the game at 44-44 by halftime.
In the second half, the teams continued to trade baskets. The Aces regained the lead in the fourth quarter, but the Dream never gave up. With just seconds remaining, Charles grabbed an offensive rebound and scored the game-winning layup.
What's Next for the Dream?
The Dream will look to continue their winning ways when they host the Dallas Wings on May 21st. The Wings are coming off a 2-2 start to the season, so the Dream will need to be at their best to secure another victory.
With Howard, Gray, and Charles leading the way, the Dream have the potential to be a force in the WNBA this season. Their strong start has given fans plenty of reason to be excited about the future.
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