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WNBA: Atlanta Dream comes back completely and upsets the Las Vegas Aces

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WNBA: Atlanta Dream comes back completely and upsets the Las Vegas Aces

The Atlanta Dream handed the back-to-back defending champion Las Vegas Aces their second loss of the season on Friday night, coming back from a 12-point deficit to win 78-74. Both teams are 4-2 this season.

Swish Call Photographer Christina Merrion was at Gateway Center Arena to photograph all the fireworks.

Before the match, the spotlight was rightly on A’ja Wilson. The last time she played in Atlanta, the two-time Aces MVP dropped 53 points, tying the WNBA record for most points scored in a single game.
Christine Merrion.

The Dream’s Rhyne Howard, the league leader in steals with 2.8 per game, prepares to take on the Aces.
Christine Merrion.

Aces head coach Becky Hammon talks with rookie Kate Martin during the game. The No. 18 pick in the 2024 WNBA Draft, Martin plays over 20 minutes per game for the defending champions.
Christine Merrion.

Although she missed her first eight shots, Allisha Gray finally caught fire from behind the arc, going 6 of 7 from 3. She was also a perfect 6 of 6 from the free throw line to lead the Dream with 24 points.
Christine Merrion.

Aces’ A’ja Wilson hits a mid-range jumper. Despite the loss, she put up another MVP-caliber performance with 28 points, nine rebounds and four blocks.
Christine Merrion.

Rhyne Howard of the Dream looks to overtake Jackie Young of the Aces. Howard finished the game with 16 points, along with two assists and steals.
Christine Merrion.

Aces’ Kelsey Plum gurgles on the sidelines after hitting one of her three 3-pointers. It was an ineffective shooting game from Plum, who had 19 points on 18 shots.
Christine Merrion.

Aces’ A’ja Wilson and Becky Hammon discuss strategy during a timeout as Kierstan Bell looks on with a leg injury.
Christine Merrion.

The Dream’s Cheyenne Parker-Tyus expresses her displeasure with a referee’s decision. Parker-Tyus scored 11 points and grabbed eight rebounds.
Christine Merrion.

The Dream’s aerial powers and the Aces’ Jackie Young chew each other out, both receiving technical fouls. Although she only scored seven points, Powers was a game-changer for the Dream, with her energy and intensity sparking Atlanta’s comeback.
Christine Merrion.

A’ja Wilson leaves the court after the Aces fail to fend off the dream.
Christine Merrion.

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