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Atlanta Dream forward Angel Reese (5) attempts a shot against Toronto Tempo forward Laura Juskaite (2) during the second half in a WNBA game at State Farm Arena, Monday, June 22, 2026, in Atlanta. The Dream won 94-87. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Atlanta Dream fans try to get a souvenir after the Dream’s game against the Toronto Tempo in a WNBA game at State Farm Arena, Monday, June 22, 2026, in Atlanta. The Dream won 94-87. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Atlanta Dream guard Rhyne Howard (10) attempts a three-point shot during the second half against the Toronto Tempo in a WNBA game at State Farm Arena, Monday, June 22, 2026, in Atlanta. The Dream won 94-87. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Atlanta Dream guard Rhyne Howard (10) reacts after making a three-point shot during the second half against the Toronto Tempo in a WNBA game at State Farm Arena, Monday, June 22, 2026, in Atlanta. The Dream won 94-87. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Atlanta Dream guard Allisha Gray (15) drives against Toronto Tempo forward Maria Conde (10) during the second half in a WNBA game at State Farm Arena, Monday, June 22, 2026, in Atlanta. The Dream won 94-87. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Atlanta Dream guard Allisha Gray (15) attempts a shot against Toronto Tempo forward Maria Conde (10) during the second half in a WNBA game at State Farm Arena, Monday, June 22, 2026, in Atlanta. The Dream won 94-87. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Atlanta Dream guard Jordin Canada (3) attempts a shot against Toronto Tempo guard Marina Mabrey (3) during the second half in a WNBA game at State Farm Arena, Monday, June 22, 2026, in Atlanta. The Dream won 94-87. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Atlanta Dream center Madina Okot (11) attempts a shot against Toronto Tempo forward Isabelle Harrison (21) during the second half in a WNBA game at State Farm Arena, Monday, June 22, 2026, in Atlanta. The Dream won 94-87. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Atlanta Dream forward Angel Reese (5) drives against Toronto Tempo forward Laura Juskaite (2) during the second half in a WNBA game at State Farm Arena, Monday, June 22, 2026, in Atlanta. The Dream won 94-87. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Atlanta Dream forward Angel Reese (5) drives against Toronto Tempo center Temi Fagbenle (14, left) and Toronto Tempo guard Julie Allemand (22) during the second half in a WNBA game at State Farm Arena, Monday, June 22, 2026, in Atlanta. The Dream won 94-87. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Atlanta Dream forward Angel Reese (5) attempts a shot against Toronto Tempo center Temi Fagbenle (14) during the second half in a WNBA game at State Farm Arena, Monday, June 22, 2026, in Atlanta. The Dream won 94-87. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Atlanta Dream guard Rhyne Howard (10) attempts a shot against Toronto Tempo guard Marina Mabrey (3) during the second half in a WNBA game at State Farm Arena, Monday, June 22, 2026, in Atlanta. The Dream won 94-87. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Atlanta Dream forward Angel Reese (5) makes a move against Toronto Tempo center Temi Fagbenle (14, left) and Toronto Tempo guard Julie Allemand (22) during the second half in a WNBA game at State Farm Arena, Monday, June 22, 2026, in Atlanta. The Dream won 94-87. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Atlanta Dream forward Naz Hillmon (00) attempts a shot against Toronto Tempo forward Maria Conde (10) during the second half in a WNBA game at State Farm Arena, Monday, June 22, 2026, in Atlanta. The Dream won 94-87. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Atlanta Dream guard Te-Hina Paopao (2) drives against Toronto Tempo guard Tima Pouye (32) during the second half in a WNBA game at State Farm Arena, Monday, June 22, 2026, in Atlanta. The Dream won 94-87. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Atlanta Dream forward Angel Reese (5) talks with Atlanta Dream head coach Karl Smesko during the second half against Toronto Tempo in a WNBA game at State Farm Arena, Monday, June 22, 2026, in Atlanta. The Dream won 94-87. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Atlanta Dream forward Angel Reese (5) drives against Toronto Tempo forward Teonni Key (7) during the second half in a WNBA game at State Farm Arena, Monday, June 22, 2026, in Atlanta. The Dream won 94-87. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Atlanta Dream fans perform the wave during the Dream’s game against the Toronto Tempo in a WNBA game at State Farm Arena, Monday, June 22, 2026, in Atlanta. The Dream won 94-87. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Atlanta Dream forward Angel Reese (5), Atlanta Dream guard Allisha Gray (15, center) and Toronto Tempo forward Laura Juskaite (2) battle for a rebound during the first half of their WNBA game at State Farm Arena, Monday, June 22, 2026, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Atlanta Dream forward Angel Reese (5) reacts after scoring a basket during the first half of their WNBA game against the Toronto Tempo at State Farm Arena, Monday, June 22, 2026, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Atlanta Dream head coach Karl Smesko reacts to a play during the first half against the Toronto Tempo of their WNBA basketball game at State Farm Arena, Monday, June 22, 2026, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Atlanta Dream forward Angel Reese (5) reacts after getting called for a foul during the first half against the Toronto Tempo of their WNBA basketball game at State Farm Arena, Monday, June 22, 2026, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Atlanta Dream forward Angel Reese (5, left) and Atlanta Dream center Madina Okot (11, right) battle for a rebound against Toronto Tempo forward Isabelle Harrison (21, center) during the first half of their WNBA basketball game at State Farm Arena, Monday, June 22, 2026, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Atlanta Dream center Madina Okot (11) reacts after making a basket while getting fouled during the first of of the WNBA basketball game against the Toronto Tempo at State Farm Arena, Monday, June 22, 2026, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Atlanta Dream forward Angel Reese (5) high fives Atlanta Dream guard Allisha Gray (15) during the first half of their WNBA game against the Toronto Tempo at State Farm Arena, Monday, June 22, 2026, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Atlanta Dream guard Allisha Gray (15) attempts a shot against Toronto Tempo guard Marina Mabrey (3) during the first half of their WNBA basketball game at State Farm Arena, Monday, June 22, 2026, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Atlanta Dream guard Allisha Gray (15) controls the ball against Toronto Tempo guard Marina Mabrey (3) during the first half of their WNBA basketball game at State Farm Arena, Monday, June 22, 2026, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Atlanta Dream guard Jordin Canada (3) scores the first basket of their WNBA game against the Toronto Tempo at State Farm Arena, Monday, June 22, 2026, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Atlanta Dream forward Angel Reese (5) and Toronto Tempo forward Nyara Sabally (8) go up for the tipoff at the start of their WNBA basketball game at State Farm Arena, Monday, June 22, 2026, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Fans stand up to start of the WNBA game against the Atlanta Dream and the Toronto Tempo at State Farm Arena, Monday, June 22, 2026, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

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Atlanta Dream forward Angel Reese (5) attempts a shot against Toronto Tempo forward Laura Juskaite (2) during the second half in a WNBA game at State Farm Arena, Monday, June 22, 2026, in Atlanta. The Dream won 94-87. (Jason Getz/AJC)

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