The Atlanta Dream winning streak came to an abrupt ending after the Las Vegas Aces delivered a devastating 96-73 loss on Friday at Gateway Center Arena.
Atlanta offensive efforts stalled, at the half the Dream trailed 49-33.
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— Atlanta Dream (@AtlantaDream) May 14, 2022
A second-half comeback was impossible. Atlanta would completely unravel with 19 turnovers, in a 23 point loss, to the Las Vegas.Ā
Final: Tough one š @AtlantaDream fall to @LVAces 96-73 pic.twitter.com/kT9O3eARaG
— chicksintosports (@chicksintosport) May 14, 2022
With the win, Las Vegas takes a 17-16 lead in the series against the Dream; Atlanta still holds the lead in the series at home (10-7). The Dream shot over 40% from the field for the first time this season, going 28-of-65 (43.1%).
Atlanta had two players score in double digits. Aari McDonald led the Dream in scoring a career high 20 points, 2 rebounds, and 2 assists, while rookie sensation Rhyne Howard scored 13 points
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— Atlanta Dream (@AtlantaDream) May 14, 2022
āIn order to be at the top you gotta go through the top. So when we have those opportunities to play against those teams, we [have to] play at a high level [and] compete at a high level. So I think that we can do that, we just have to do a better job than we did tonight.ā said Head Coach Tanisha Wright.
Up Next: The Dream (2-1) is heading to the Hoosier StateĀ this Sunday, May 15 to take on theĀ Indiana Fever (2-2). Tip off is at 3:00 pm.
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