Atlanta Dream Edge Chicago Sky in Thrilling 93-91 WNBA Showdown
Atlanta, GA – In a high-octane contest at Gateway Center Arena, the Atlanta Dream held off a furious late rally by the Chicago Sky to secure a 93–91 victory on July 20, 2026. The game, which featured 12 lead changes and five ties, showcased the best of Women's National Basketball Association basketball as both teams traded blows deep into the fourth quarter.
Match Overview
The Dream came out firing, led by Allisha Gray's aggressive drives and Rhyne Howard's precise outside shooting. Atlanta built an early 10-point lead in the second quarter, but Chicago responded with a 14–2 run before halftime, sparked by Kahleah Copper's relentless energy and Marina Mabrey's clutch three-pointers. The Sky entered the locker room down just 49–47 after a back-and-forth first half.
Key Moments in the Second Half
Atlanta stretched the lead again to 77–68 midway through the third, but Chicago's defense tightened in the fourth. With 3:14 remaining, Courtney Vandersloot hit a step-back jumper to tie the game at 85. However, the Dream answered with a 6–0 run capped by a driving layup from Howard.
With less than 10 seconds left and Chicago trailing 93–91, Vandersloot's off-balance three-pointer missed, and the Dream's Cheyenne Parker secured the defensive rebound to seal the win.
- Turning point: Atlanta's 6–0 run after Chicago tied the game at 85.
- Clutch free throws: Howard and Gray combined to go 4-for-4 from the line in the final minute.
Standout Performances
Allisha Gray led all scorers with 27 points, adding 6 rebounds and 4 assists. Rhyne Howard contributed 24 points, 5 rebounds, and 3 steals, showing her two‑way impact. For the Sky, Kahleah Copper finished with 22 points and 8 rebounds, while Marina Mabrey poured in 20 points off the bench, including four three‑pointers.
Season and Table Impact
With the win, the Dream improved to 12–8 and solidified their position among the top four in the WNBA standings. The Sky dropped to 10–10 but remain in playoff contention, just 1.5 games behind the fifth seed. Both teams continue to battle for postseason positioning as the regular season moves toward its critical stretch.

