Diana Taurasi shares wisdom for rookie Paige Bueckers
USAT’s Meghan Hall asks WNBA legend Diana Taurasi about rookie Paige Bueckers and what she can expect early in her WNBA career.
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The Atlanta Dream defeated the Dallas Wings 83-75 on May 24.
Allisha Gray led the way for Atlanta, scoring 27 points in the victory. Forward Brionna Jones added 11 points and 15 rebounds.
The Dream improved to 2-2 in the new season, while Dallas fell to 0-4. No. 1 overall pick Paige Bueckers was limited to 11 points in the Wings’ loss.
The Dream are back in action on May 25, hosting the Connecticut Sun. Meanwhile, the Wings host the Sun for their next game on May 27.
Here’s how the game unfolded:
The Atlanta Dream surged after halftime to gain an 18-point lead over the Wings after the third quarter. Allisha Gray led the Dream in scoring with a staggering 20 points, while Brittney Griner recorded 15 points and seven rebounds.
The Atlanta Dream took a seven-point lead after a 13-4 run in the final four minutes of the second half, heading into halftime. This surge was fueled by an outstanding performance from Brittney Griner and Alisha Gray. Griner scored 10 points and grabbed five rebounds, while Gray contributed 11 points.
Heading into the locker room during halftime, Griner expressed her frustration with the referees.
The Dallas Wings take an early lead at the end of the first quarter, with NaLyssa Smith scoring seven points, DiJonai Carrington contributing four points, and Paige Bueckers adding three points.
What time is Wings vs. Dream?
The Dallas Wings vs. Atlanta Dream game will tip off at 3 p.m. ET on Saturday, May 24 at Gateway Center Arena in College Park, Georgia.
How to watch Wings vs. Dream game: TV, stream
- Time: 3 p.m. ET
- Location: Gateway Center Arena in College Park, Georgia
- TV: CBS Sports Network, Peachtree Sports Network (Georgia), KFAA (Dallas)
- Stream: YouTube TV
The Atlanta Dream are favored to beat the Dallas Wings, according to BetMGM.
Odds as of Saturday, May 24.
- Spread: Dream (-7.5)
- Moneyline: Dream (-285), Wings (+230)
- Over/under: 169.5
