San Antonio Stars @ Atlanta Dream
Hayes leads 4 in double figures, Dream pull away from Stars
ATLANTA -- Tiffany Hayes scored 16 points and the Atlanta Dream came back from a three-point halftime deficit to beat the San Antonio Stars 77-70 on Wednesday.
Atlanta has won two straight and four of five to open the season.
Four players finished in double figures for the Dream (4-1). Bria Holmes had 15 points, Sancho Lyttle finished with 14 points and eight boards, and Layshia Clarendon added 13 and a game-high eight assists. Clarendon currently ranks third in the WNBA in assists at 7.5 per game.
The Stars (0-6) led 39-36 at the half, however Atlanta slowly pulled away, outscoring San Antonio by 10 over the final 20 minutes. A Hayes free throw gave the Dream a five-point lead with 2:25 left, and a Lyttle layup two possessions later made in 70-63 with 1:38 remaining.
Monique Currie led San Antonio with 14 points. First overall draft choice Kelsey Plum finished with a season-best six points off the bench.
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http://collegebasketball.ap.org/ap-wnba-power-poll-week-
Regular Season Series
ATL wins 2-1
Game Information
- Referees:
- Katie Lukanich
- Jeff Smith
- Tony Dawkins
- Katie Lukanich
2024-25 Eastern Conference Standings
| Team | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta | 30 | 14 | .682 | - | W6 |
| New York | 27 | 17 | .614 | 3 | W3 |
| Indiana | 24 | 20 | .545 | 6 | W3 |
| Washington | 16 | 28 | .364 | 14 | L10 |
| Connecticut | 11 | 33 | .250 | 19 | L2 |
| Chicago | 10 | 34 | .227 | 20 | L4 |

