Buzzer-Beater Drama
Atlanta Dream Overcome Reese Injury to Beat Sky 93-91 on Canada's Buzzer-Beater
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Jordin Canada hit a layup at the buzzer to give the Atlanta Dream a 93-91 win over the Chicago Sky on Sunday, according to CBS Sports. The victory came despite Atlanta losing star Angel Reese to a knee injury during the game — and nearly blowing a 22-point lead.
Allisha Gray sank two free throws with 9.5 seconds left to pull the Sky within one point. But Canada answered with the game-winner as time expired, Yahoo Sports reported. It was Atlanta's seventh straight win over Chicago.
Angel Reese Leaves Game With Knee Injury
Atlanta's biggest star, Angel Reese, left the game early with a knee injury. The Dream were forced to play without her for a large stretch of the contest, Newsday reported. Losing Reese made the comeback even more remarkable — she is one of the most prominent young players in the WNBA.
The injury adds to Atlanta's concerns heading forward. No immediate update on the severity of the injury was provided. The Dream managed to hold on and win despite the setback, showing real depth on their roster.
Dream Squander 22-Point Lead Before Wild Finish
Atlanta built a 22-point lead but nearly let it all slip away. Chicago chipped away steadily and pulled within one point in the final seconds, according to Houston Chronicle. Gray's two free throws with 9.5 seconds left made it a one-possession game and set the stage for a frantic finish.
Canada then took the ball and drove for the winning layup as the buzzer sounded. The basket gave Atlanta the 93-91 final. It was a stunning end to a game the Dream nearly gave away, Bozeman Daily Chronicle noted.
Azura Stevens Leads Sky With 20 Points, Nine Rebounds
Chicago got a strong effort from Azura Stevens, who led all scorers with 20 points and grabbed nine rebounds, according to Yahoo Sports. Sydney Taylor added 18 points for the Sky. Kamilla Cardoso chipped in 15 points as well.
Despite those individual performances, Chicago could not hold its big lead. The Sky also played without Te-Hina Paopao, who missed her second straight game due to a leg injury, CBS Sports reported. The absences and the late collapse proved too much to overcome.
Atlanta Extends Dominance Over Chicago to Seven Straight
The win marks the seventh consecutive time Atlanta has beaten Chicago, Yahoo Sports reported. That streak shows the Dream have consistently had Chicago's number in recent matchups. Sunday's win was the hardest-fought of them all.
Atlanta improved its record with the victory while Chicago falls further behind. The Dream proved they can win even when their best player goes down. Canada's buzzer-beater will be one of the defining moments of the WNBA season so far, according to CBS Sports.
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