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Indiana Fever upset Atlanta Dream 87-85 to reach their first WNBA semi-finals since 2015, winning the series with a late-game surge led by Aliyah Boston and Kelsey Mitchell, and will face the Las Vegas Aces next.
The Indiana Fever upset the Atlanta Dream 87-85 in a close WNBA playoff game, with Aliyah Boston making the decisive basket and Lexie Hull securing the win with a steal. The Fever, despite injuries, advanced to the semifinals to face Las Vegas, marking their first playoff series win since 2015.
Indiana Fever defeated Atlanta Dream 77-60 in Game 2 of their playoff series, with Kelsey Mitchell and Aliyah Boston leading the way, extending the series to a decisive Game 3 in Atlanta. The Fever's first playoff win since 2016 marked a significant turnaround, fueled by strong performances and a sellout crowd.
During a WNBA game between the Atlanta Dream and Golden State Valkyries, a neon green sex toy was thrown onto the court in the final moments, causing a halt in play and drawing significant attention before the game resumed and the Valkyries secured a narrow victory.
During a close WNBA game between the Atlanta Dream and Golden State Valkyries, a fan threw a neon green dildo onto the court, raising questions about the incident's spontaneity and the fan's motives, while highlighting the unpredictable nature of Atlanta sports events.
DeWanna Bonner's future with the Indiana Fever is uncertain as she reportedly has no interest in returning to the team, with potential moves including a trade or waiving her so she can sign with the Phoenix Mercury or Atlanta Dream. The Fever signed her to a one-year deal, but her fit with the team was reportedly off from the start, and she has been absent for personal reasons. The most likely scenario is her being waived, allowing other teams to claim her as a free agent.
The article highlights three WNBA teams—Atlanta Dream, Golden State Valkyries, and Washington Mystics—that are performing better than expected this season, driven by key players and strategic changes, despite some teams like the Minnesota Lynx and New York Liberty maintaining strong records.
The Atlanta Dream have appointed Karl Smesko, the successful coach from Florida Gulf Coast University, as their new head coach. Smesko, known for his high winning percentage and innovative style, will bring his expertise to a team that has struggled to maintain a winning record since 2018. The Dream, who recently fired coach Tanisha Wright, are looking to leverage Smesko's experience to build on their young talent and improve their performance in the WNBA.
The Atlanta Dream has appointed Karl Smesko as their new head coach, bringing his extensive experience and successful track record from NCAA Division I women's basketball. Smesko, known for his innovative and fast-paced coaching style, has the third highest winning percentage among active DI coaches and has developed numerous players and coaches during his tenure at Florida Gulf Coast University. The Dream's management is optimistic that Smesko's leadership will elevate the team's performance and appeal to fans.
Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever, on a three-game winning streak, face the Atlanta Dream tonight at 7:30 p.m. ET. The game will be broadcast on ION and available for streaming on platforms like Fubo and WNBA League Pass.
A'ja Wilson of the Las Vegas Aces matched the WNBA single-game scoring record by dropping a career-high 53 points in a 112-100 win over the Atlanta Dream. Wilson's performance marked only the third 50-point game in league history and showcased her exceptional skills. The Aces' victory was fueled by a strong third quarter, while Rhyne Howard led Atlanta with 27 points in the losing effort.
Atlanta Dream head coach Tanisha Wright criticized WNBA referees for their "notoriously bad" officiating, specifically calling out a flagrant-one call on Stefanie Dolson during a game against the New York Liberty. Wright believed Dolson should have been given a flagrant two for elbowing Dream forward Laeticia Amihere in the nose. Wright's comments come after a WNBA-record 10 technical fouls were called in a game between the Dream and the Dallas Wings.
Arike Ogunbowale of the Dallas Wings was ejected from a game against the Atlanta Dream after picking up a double technical foul with a little less than two minutes left. The game saw a WNBA-record 10 technical fouls issued, but most were for defensive three-second calls or delay of game violations. Ogunbowale had previously put on a show with a 41-point performance in a game against Seattle. The Wings will send tape to the league office to get clarification on the rules.
Arike Ogunbowale was ejected in the fourth quarter of a Dallas Wings victory against the Atlanta Dream after picking up two technical fouls while sitting on the bench. Rather than argue her case, the former scoring champion hyped up the home crowd and even signed an autograph midway through the standing ovation. The win improves the Wings' record to 6-6, with Ogunbowale currently averaging 23.4 points and 4.2 assists per game.
Sabrina Ionescu scored a career-high 37 points, including a franchise-record eight 3-pointers, leading the New York Liberty to a 106-83 victory over the Atlanta Dream. Breanna Stewart added 25 points and nine rebounds for the Liberty, while Allisha Gray scored 17 points for the Dream. The game was part of the Commissioner's Cup, with New York now 4-2 and Atlanta 1-2 in the competition.