On Sunday afternoon, the Atlanta Dream staved off the Chicago Sky 93-80, earning the team’s 10th win of the 2025 WNBA season.
A 48.5-percent effort from behind the arc that resulted in 16 made 3s powered the Dream past a Sky team that played with an energy that defied the fact that they were on a back-to-back. Allisha Gray and Te-Hina Paopao both drained five of those triples, while Rhyne Howard added four on her way to a team-high 22 points.
Swish Appeal’s photographer Christina Merrion was inside Gateway Center, capturing all the good vibes that helped Atlanta secure the victory.
Naz Hillmon watches film before the game with Dream assistant coach Chelsea Lyles. The Dream were a game-best +19 during Hillmon’s 26 minutes, as she contributed 12 points, six rebounds and four assists.Christina Merrion.
Allisha Gray grins as she laces up her A’Ones before the game. With the smile and the shoes, Gray, twice named the Eastern Conference Player of the Week, is off to a career-best season.Christina Merrion.
Rhyne Howard, the WNBA’s leader in made 3s, gets up shots before the game. Christina Merrion.
Te-Hina Paopao and Gray, who each would make five 3s in the game, high five before the game. Paopao, who is shooting 57.1 percent from 3, matched her career high with 16 points. Gray, who is converting 45.1 percent of her 3s, compiled 19 points, five rebounds and four assists. Christina Merrion.
Paopao, Howard, Brionna Jones and Hillmon take the court for the Dream. Jones posted a double-double of 13 points and 11 rebounds. Christina Merrion.
In his first season as head coach, Karl Smesko has steered Atlanta to the league’s best offensive rating.Christina Merrion.
Brittney Griner listens during a Dream huddle. Griner had a quiet afternoon, with three points and four rebounds in less than 20 minutes. Christina Merrion.
High-scorer Howard is interviewed after the game. She finished with a final stat line of 22 points, three rebounds, three assists, two steals and a block.Christina Merrion.
