Atlanta Dream Victorious
Atlanta Dream Secures Fourth Straight Victory, Led by Howard, Gray, and Okot
The Atlanta Dream extended their winning streak to four games Monday night, beating the Toronto Tempo 94-87 at Gateway Center Arena. Rhyne Howard led the way with 20 points, while Allisha Gray and rookie Madina Okot each added 18 in a balanced offensive effort Associated Press.
The win moves Atlanta to 12-4 on the season, keeping them near the top of the Eastern Conference alongside the New York Liberty. Toronto falls to 8-9, still in playoff contention but in need of more consistency Yahoo Sports.
Okot and Howard Power a Deep Atlanta Roster
Madina Okot was the night's biggest story. The rookie center, the 13th overall pick in the 2026 WNBA Draft from Kenya, scored a career-high 18 points on 7-of-9 shooting (77.8%) with seven rebounds off the bench The Star. Head coach Karl Smesko highlighted the team's bench depth after the game, saying Atlanta has plenty of "weapons."
Howard added five 3-pointers to his 20-point total, while Gray scored 16 of her 18 points in the first half alone Newsday. Point guard Jordin Canada chipped in 11 points and 13 assists for her second straight double-double. Angel Reese also finished with 11 points.
Atlanta Led by 23 But Had to Hold On Late
The Dream built a lead as large as 23 points during the game. But Toronto refused to quit. Marina Mabrey, the Tempo's guard, scored a team-high 23 points. Forward Isabelle Harrison added 21 points and 10 rebounds to fuel a late rally Winnipeg Free Press.
Head coach Sandy Brondello challenged her team to improve its defensive discipline after falling into a 21-point hole in the first half. Despite cutting the deficit, Toronto could not complete the comeback. Analysts credited Atlanta's "veteran poise" for holding firm in the fourth quarter The Star.
Toronto Tempo: Canada's First WNBA Team Still Finding Its Footing
The Tempo are the WNBA's 14th franchise and the first team ever based outside the United States. The league awarded the team to Larry Tanenbaum's Kilmer Sports Ventures for a $50 million expansion fee in 2026 Rutland Herald. Toronto plays its home games at the Coca-Cola Coliseum.
Team president Teresa Resch called the inaugural season a "movie," framing the Tempo as "Canada's team" and a model for women's sports across North America. Kilmer Sports Ventures has already committed nine figures to build a world-class training center in Toronto, set to open in 2028 NH Register.
What's Next: Dream Head West, Tempo Stay Home
Atlanta travels to face the expansion Golden State Valkyries on Wednesday, June 24. The Dream are chasing the Eastern Conference's top seed. At 12-4, they remain neck-and-neck with the New York Liberty in the standings Associated Press.
Toronto returns home to host the Los Angeles Sparks on Thursday, June 25. The Tempo must win to stay above .500 at 8-9. Monday's loss was a tough one, but Mabrey and Harrison showed the team still has firepower to compete Yahoo Sports.
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