US EditionRhyne Howard leads Dream to playoffs with 24 points, six blocks
Rhyne Howard led with 24 points and six blocks as Atlanta Dream secured their 11th playoff appearance, winning the season series 3-1 against Dallas Wings.
- The Atlanta Dream clinched a place in the playoffs by defeating the Dallas Wings 100 to 78 in College Park, Ga., on Friday night.
- The Dream earned the win after building a strong lead by halftime and benefitting from Dallas's limited roster of eight players due to injuries.
- Rhyne Howard led Atlanta with 24 points, six 3-pointers, and six blocks, while teammates Allisha Gray, Brionna Jones, Te-Hina Paopao, and Brittney Griner also contributed significantly.
- Atlanta led 49-40 at halftime after scoring 27 of the final 40 first-half points and extended the lead with a 10-0 run capped by Naz Hillmon's reverse layup to make it 81-67.
- This victory marked Atlanta’s 11th playoff appearance and improved their record to 25-14, while the Wings fell to 9-31 with seven straight losses and a 4-15 road record.
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Atlanta secures a WNBA playoff spot for 11th time in franchise history with 100-78 win over Wings
Rhyne Howard had 24 points, six 3-pointers and a career-high six blocks, Allisha Gray added 19 points and the Atlanta Dream secured the WNBA’s third playoff spot with a 100-78 victory over the Dallas Wings.
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Rhyne Howard drops 24 points as Dream seal playoff spot with win over Wings
Rhyne Howard's stellar performance, including 24 points and a career-high six blocks, propelled the Atlanta Dream to a decisive 100-78 victory over the Dallas Wings, securing their playoff spot. Howard's impressive showing, fueled by recent criticism, was complemented by Gray's 19 points and Jones' 16. Despite Bueckers' double-double for Dallas, Atlanta's dominant fourth quarter sealed the win.
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