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Atlanta Dream Extend Winning Streak with 94-87 Victory Over Toronto Tempo
6/23/2026, 11:16:00 PM
Game Summary
On June 22, 2026, at State Farm Arena, the Atlanta Dream defeated the Toronto Tempo 94-87, extending their winning streak to four games. Rhyne Howard contributed 20 points, including five three-pointers, while rookie forward Madina Okot posted a career-high 18 points on 7-of-9 shooting. Allisha Gray added 18 points, Angel Reese 11 points and nine rebounds, and Jordin Canada recorded 11 points with a game-high 13 assists. Atlanta established a 22-point lead early in the third quarter, but Toronto rallied with a 10-point run after halftime, narrowing the margin before the Dream regained control with timely baskets and defensive stops.
Recent Surge and Conference Standing
The win continued a four-game run that has placed Atlanta atop the Eastern Conference. The Dream have gone 8-2 in their last ten games, reinforcing a season-long surge that distinguishes them from league rivals. The streak positions Atlanta as a benchmark for consistency as the league heads into its midseason stretch.
Statistical Highlights
Atlanta logged 23 assists on 34 made field goals, underscoring a share-the-ball offense. The Dream forced 17 Toronto turnovers, limiting the opposition’s comeback despite Marina Mabrey’s 23 points and Isabelle Harrison’s 21 points with 10 rebounds, a combined 44 points for Toronto.
Official Statements & Responses
Coach Karl Smesko said the Dream’s success stems from ball movement, depth and transition play, noting that sharing the ball sustains offensive production even on a tight schedule. He praised the team’s ability to withstand Toronto’s second-half surge. Howard emphasized that playing at a fast, controlled pace maximizes the squad’s strengths and creates fast-break opportunities. Smesko also highlighted the team’s depth, noting that maintaining such performance on back-to-back games tests the roster’s stamina.
Criticism & Opposition
Toronto’s 17 turnovers were a key obstacle, and its third-quarter run, sparked by Marina Mabrey’s back-to-back three-pointers, briefly narrowed the gap but fell short against Atlanta’s defensive adjustments. Despite Mabrey’s back-to-back threes and Harrison’s double-double, the turnover count undermined the Tempo’s effort.
Verbatim Quotes
- “We've been moving the ball, getting offensive rebounds, fast-break points, a little bit of everything,” — Rhyne Howard, Guard, Atlanta Dream
- “Being able to play at a fast and controlled pace has been helpful for us because that's when we're at our best.” — Rhyne Howard
- “It was nice to see her get deeper catches, where she could just go finish and make one good move,” — Karl Smesko, Head Coach, Atlanta Dream
- “Toronto kept coming at us,” — Karl Smesko
Upcoming Schedule
The Dream travel to face the Golden State Valkyries on Wednesday, while the Toronto Tempo host the Los Angeles Sparks on Thursday. Both teams will look to sustain momentum as the regular season approaches its midpoint.
