PHOTOS: Dream defeat Fever to open WNBA Playoffs

Atlanta Dream

PHOTOS: Dream defeat Fever to open WNBA Playoffs

The Atlanta Dream defeated the Indiana Fever 80-68 to take Game 1 of their best-of-three first-round WNBA playoff series on Sunday

Atlanta Dream players gather on the center court after winning against the Indiana Fever in a WNBA playoff game at Gateway Center Arena, 80-68, on Sunday, Sept. 14, 2024, in Atlanta.
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Atlanta Dream center Brittney Griner (42) fights for possession during the first half of a WNBA basketball first-round playoff game against the Indiana Fever at Gateway Center Arena on Sunday, Sept. 14, 2024, in Atlanta.
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Atlanta Dream › Head coach Karl Smesko yells instructions during the first half of a WNBA playoff game against the Indiana Fever at Gateway Center Arena on Sunday, Sept. 14, 2024, in Atlanta. (Miguel Martinez/ AJC)

Atlanta Dream guard Jordin Canada (3) goes up for a basket during the first half of a WNBA basketball first-round playoff game against the Indiana Fever at Gateway Center Arena on Sunday, Sept. 14, 2024, in Atlanta.
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Atlanta Dream guard Jordin Canada (3) dribbles against Indiana Fever guard Shey Peddy (5) during the first half of a WNBA basketball first-round playoff game against the Indiana Fever at Gateway Center Arena on Sunday, Sept. 14, 2024, in Atlanta.
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Atlanta Dream guard Jordin Canada (3) goes up for a basket during the first half of a WNBA basketball first-round playoff game against the Indiana Fever at Gateway Center Arena on Sunday, Sept. 14, 2024, in Atlanta.
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Atlanta Dream guard Allisha Gray (15) dribbles under pressure during the first half of a WNBA basketball first-round playoff game against the Indiana Fever at Gateway Center Arena on Sunday, Sept. 14, 2024, in Atlanta.
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Atlanta Dream guard Rhyne Howard (10) gets help from a Atlanta Dream staff after a foul during the first half of a WNBA basketball first-round playoff game against the Indiana Fever at Gateway Center Arena on Sunday, Sept. 14, 2024, in Atlanta.
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Atlanta Dream forward Brionna Jones (24) takes a free throw during the first half of a WNBA playoff first-round game against the Indiana Fever at Gateway Center Arena on Sunday, Sept. 14, 2024, in Atlanta.
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Atlanta Dream guard Rhyne Howard (10) attempts a shoot under pressure from Indiana Fever guard Lexie Hull (10) during the first half of a WNBA basketball first-round playoff game against the Indiana Fever at Gateway Center Arena on Sunday, Sept. 14, 2024, in Atlanta.
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Atlanta Dream guard Rhyne Howard (10) attempts a shoot under pressure from Indiana Fever guard Lexie Hull (10) during the first half of a WNBA basketball first-round playoff game against the Indiana Fever at Gateway Center Arena on Sunday, Sept. 14, 2024, in Atlanta.
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Atlanta Dream guard Allisha Gray (15) reacts after a three pointer during the first half of a WNBA basketball first-round playoff game against the Indiana Fever at Gateway Center Arena on Sunday, Sept. 14, 2024, in Atlanta.
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Atlanta Dream center Brittney Griner (42) attempts a shot during the first half of a WNBA playoff first-round game against the Indiana Fever at Gateway Center Arena on Sunday, Sept. 14, 2024, in Atlanta.
(Miguel Martinez/ AJC)

Atlanta Dream guard Allisha Gray (15) goes up for a basquet during the first half of a WNBA basketball first-round playoff game against the Indiana Fever at Gateway Center Arena on Sunday, Sept. 14, 2024, in Atlanta.
(Miguel Martinez/ AJC)

Atlanta Dream guard Rhyne Howard (10) fights for pessetion against Indiana Fever guard Lexie Hull (10) during the first half of a WNBA basketball first-round playoff game against the Indiana Fever at Gateway Center Arena on Sunday, Sept. 14, 2024, in Atlanta.
(Miguel Martinez/ AJC)

Atlanta Dream center Brittney Griner (42) fights against Indiana Fever forward Aliyah Boston (7) during the first half of a WNBA basketball first-round playoff game against the Indiana Fever at Gateway Center Arena on Sunday, Sept. 14, 2024, in Atlanta.
(Miguel Martinez/ AJC)

Playoff t-shirt is seen on the seat at the Gateway Center Arena prior to the first-round playoff game between the Atlanta Dream and the Indiana Fever on Sunday, Sept. 14, 2024, in Atlanta.
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Atlanta Dream forward Brionna Jones (24) goes up for a basket during the first half of a WNBA basketball first-round playoff game against the Indiana Fever at Gateway Center Arena on Sunday, Sept. 14, 2024, in Atlanta.
(Miguel Martinez/ AJC)

Atlanta Dream guard Jordin Canada (3) dribles against Indiana Fever guard Odyssey Sims (1) during the first half of a WNBA basketball first-round playoff game against the Indiana Fever at Gateway Center Arena on Sunday, Sept. 14, 2024, in Atlanta.
(Miguel Martinez/ AJC)

Atlanta Dream players gather in the center court during the team’s presentation as they prepare to face the Indiana Fever in a WNBA playoff game at Gateway Center Arena on Sunday, Sept. 14, 2024, in Atlanta.
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Atlanta Dream players greet each other during the team’s presentation as they prepare to face the Indiana Fever in a WNBA playoff game at Gateway Center Arena on Sunday, Sept. 14, 2024, in Atlanta.
(Miguel Martinez/ AJC)

Atlanta Dream guard Rhyne Howard (10) reacts after a basket during the second half of a WNBA basketball first-round playoff game against the Indiana Fever at Gateway Center Arena on Sunday, Sept. 14, 2024, in Atlanta.
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An Atlanta fever fan cheer during the second half of a WNBA basketball first-round playoff game at Gateway Center Arena on Sunday, Sept. 14, 2024, in Atlanta.
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Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark (22), center, tries to calm Indiana Fever head coach after a technical foul during the second half of a WNBA playoff game at Gateway Center Arena on Sunday, Sept. 14, 2024, in
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Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark (22), center, tries to calm Indiana Fever head coach after a technical foul during the second half of a WNBA playoff game at Gateway Center Arena on Sunday, Sept. 14, 2024, in Atlanta. (Miguel Martinez/ AJC)

Atlanta Fevers coaches and players including Fever star Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark (22), center, argues a call during the second half of a WNBA basketball first-round playoff game at Gateway Center Arena on Sunday, Sept. 14, 2024, in Atlanta.
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Atlanta Dream guard Rhyne Howard (10) attempts a pass under pressure during the second half of a WNBA basketball first-round playoff game against the Indiana Fever at Gateway Center Arena on Sunday, Sept. 14, 2024, in Atlanta. (Miguel Martinez/ AJC)

Atlanta Dream guard Jordin Canada (3) fights for possession during the second half of a WNBA basketball first-round playoff game against the Indiana Fever at Gateway Center Arena on Sunday, Sept. 14, 2024, in Atlanta. (Miguel Martinez/ AJC)

Indiana Fever guard Bree Hall (3) dribles against Atlanta Dream guard Allisha Gray (15) during the second half of a WNBA basketball first-round playoff game at Gateway Center Arena on Sunday, Sept. 14, 2024, in Atlanta.
(Miguel Martinez/ AJC)

Atlanta Dream forward Sika Kone (23) dribles against Atlanta Dream forward Naz Hillmon (00) during the second half of a WNBA basketball first-round playoff game at Gateway Center Arena on Sunday, Sept. 14, 2024, in Atlanta.
(Miguel Martinez/ AJC)

Atlanta Dream guard Allisha Gray (15) racts with her teammate Atlanta Dream guard Rhyne Howard (10) after a basket during the second half of a WNBA basketball first-round playoff game against the Indiana Fever at Gateway Center Arena on Sunday, Sept. 14, 2024, in Atlanta.
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Atlanta Dream Head coach Karl Smesko applauds his team during the first half of a WNBA playoff game against the Indiana Fever at Gateway Center Arena on Sunday, Sept. 14, 2024, in Atlanta.
(Miguel Martinez/ AJC)

Atlanta Dream forward Naz Hillmon (00) reacts as she steals the ball from Indiana Fever forward Natasha Howard (6) during the second half of a WNBA playoff first-round game at Gateway Center Arena on Sunday, Sept. 14, 2024, in Atlanta.
(Miguel Martinez/ AJC)

Atlanta Dream guard Allisha Gray (15) attempts a pass while falling to the floor during the second half of a WNBA first-round playoff game against the Indiana Fever at Gateway Center Arena on Sunday, Sept. 14, 2024, in Atlanta.. (Miguel Martinez/ AJC)

Atlanta Dream guard Maya Caldwell (33) fights for possession against Indiana Fever forward Brianna Turner (11) during the first half of a WNBA basketball first-round playoff game at Gateway Center Arena on Sunday, Sept. 14, 2024, in Atlanta.
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Atlanta Dream players gather on the center court after winning against the Indiana Fever in a WNBA playoff game at Gateway Center Arena, 80-68, on Sunday, Sept. 14, 2024, in Atlanta. (Miguel Martinez/ AJC)

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