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The Dream's Allisha Gray (center) shoots against the Aces' A'ja Wilson (left), Jackie Young (right center) and NaLyssa Smith during the second half Sunday, May 17, 2026, at State Farm Arena in Atlanta. Gray scored 25 points and had nine rebounds. (Colin Hubbard for the AJC)
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Despite first loss, Dream feel they have bright outlook

Atlanta’s rookies played well and the Dream took the defending champ Aces to the wire despite missing two All-Stars.

“I think everybody can see what Madina (Okot) is capable of becoming,” the Dream's head coach said after Sunday's game at State Farm Arena. (Colin Hubbard for the AJC)
MICHAEL CUNNINGHAM

Weekend Reflections: Dream rookie Madina Okot outshines Angel Reese

Atlanta Dream rookie Madina Okot impressed against the Aces, outplaying Angel Reese during a fourth-quarter rally that nearly erased a 17-point deficit.

Atlanta Dream forward Angel Reese, left, grabs an offensive rebound against Las Vegas Aces forward Stephanie Talbot, center, guard Jewell Loyd (24) and guard Chelsea Gray (12) during the second half of a WNBA game at State Farm Arena on Sunday, May 17, 2026, in Atlanta. (Colin Hubbard for the AJC)
KEN SUGIURA

In uneven home debut, Angel Reese still shows what she can offer Dream

In her Atlanta Dream debut at State Farm Arena, Angel Reese shot poorly but rebounded, defended and passed well in a dramatic loss to the Las Vegas Aces.

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Atlanta Dream forward Angel Reese, left, grabs an offensive rebound against Las Vegas Aces forward Stephanie Talbot, center, guard Jewell Loyd (24) and guard Chelsea Gray (12) during the second half of a WNBA game at State Farm Arena on Sunday, May 17, 2026, in Atlanta. (Colin Hubbard for the AJC)
KEN SUGIURA

In uneven home debut, Angel Reese still shows what she can offer Dream

Dream forward Angel Reese reacts during the first half against the Aces on Sunday, May 17, 2026, at State Farm Arena in Atlanta. (Colin Hubbard for the AJC)

Dream’s fourth-quarter rally comes up short in final seconds vs. Aces

Atlanta Dream guard Allisha Gray shoots during pregame warmups before the start of a WNBA game against the Las Vegas Aces at State Farm Arena on Sunday, May 17, 2026, in Atlanta. (Colin Hubbard for the AJC)

Dream rally in fourth quarter but fall to defending champion Aces, 85-84

How Atlanta Dream's vision for Angel Reese looks beyond obvious flaw
KEN SUGIURA

How Atlanta Dream’s vision for Angel Reese looks beyond obvious flaw

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Titans top Marist to repeat as GHSA Class 4A girls soccer champs

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Dream announce sellout of home opener at State Farm Arena

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Allisha Gray’s 26 points leads Dream to road win, 2-0 start

Dream win opener
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Angel Reese, Allisha Gray help Dream tame Lynx in season-opening road win

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Prince Avenue’s Andrew Beard, the state’s No. 2 RB prospect, commits to Florida

Angel Reese in new Dream jersey
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Dream launches new jersey, e-commerce experience