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Atlanta Dream Clinch 107-95 Victory Over Toronto Tempo, Marking Historic Milestones

8/11/2026, 10:59:46 AM

Game Overview

On July 17, 2026 at the Coca-Cola Coliseum in Toronto, the Atlanta Dream defeated the expansion Toronto Tempo 107-95, completing a season sweep. The win moved Atlanta to a 22-11 record and secured a fourth-straight victory over the Tempo.

Milestones & Statistics

  • Rhyne Howard became the fastest player in WNBA history to reach 100 made three-pointers, doing so in 31 games, surpassing the prior 33-game mark shared by Diana Taurasi.
  • Angel Reese recorded her 22nd double-double of the season, setting a Dream franchise record and positioning her within six of the league-wide record of 28. She also leads the league in double-doubles this year.
  • Jordin Canada contributed 20 points, nine assists and six rebounds.
  • Allisha Gray and Brionna Jones each added 15 points, with Jones shooting a perfect 5-for-5 from the field.
  • Toronto’s Marina Mabrey led the Tempo with 36 points and seven three-pointers.

Team Impact & Comments

Head coach Karl Smesko praised the Dream’s execution, highlighting Howard’s clutch three-point shooting in the fourth quarter and the overall ball movement that created scoring opportunities. He also noted the high intensity maintained throughout the game as a key factor in the win.

Verbatim Quotes

  • “Our ball movement and our ability to play off each other, I think we're continuing to get better at that,” — Brionna Jones
  • “Just keeping high intensity throughout the whole game,” — Allisha Gray

What’s Next

The Dream will travel to Connecticut for a Thursday matchup against the Sun, aiming to extend their recent momentum.