The struggle was real with the Atlanta Dream playing the very first season opener against Connecticut Sun at Gateway Center Arena under the new interim Coach Mike Petersen on Friday.
This is how you make your return to the league after 582 days. @jus242 dropped 26 points and dimes like this. #BornForThis pic.twitter.com/4kEcsjeU3C
— Connecticut Sun (@ConnecticutSun) May 15, 2021
The Dream starters were Odyssey Sims, Chennedy Carter, Courtney Williams, Tianna Hawkins and Elizabeth Williams.
Even with Monique Billings blocking a career-high four shots, Connecticut out-rebounded Atlanta 42-26 and walked away with a 78-67 win.
We will get the next one! #DoItForTheDream pic.twitter.com/ZaBehruY75
— Atlanta Dream (@AtlantaDream) May 15, 2021
Rookie Aari McDonald made her WNBA debut finishing with two rebounds and two steals.
a a r i . s e a s o n pic.twitter.com/kV6QQ7xq5E
— Atlanta Dream (@AtlantaDream) May 15, 2021
Four Dream players scored in double digits. Odyssey Sims and Courtney Williams lead the team in scoring 14 points. Tianna Hawkins put up 11 points while Chennedy Carter rounded off the scoring efforts with 10 points.
Leading the Dream in scoring tonight was @CourtMWilliams & @Lucky_Lefty0 with 14 points each. #DoItForTheDream pic.twitter.com/kBQNudWvSP
— Atlanta Dream (@AtlantaDream) May 15, 2021
The Dream will be back in action on Wednesday, May 19 to face the Chicago Sky.
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