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00:03It's the WNBA on 2K Sports. Welcome in, everybody.
00:08We'll see the Atlanta dream.
00:10I'm Blake Suniga, and with me at the broadcast table are Tim Swartz and Ryan Banefetemi.
00:17Tonight's game also counts in the Commissioner's Cup.
00:20The first home and away regular season game against teams near conference go towards the Cup standings.
00:27Yes, so 10 total games, and the team with the best record in each conference, the East and the West,
00:33they're going to meet in the final with a lot of prize money at stake.
00:39Uses the glass to finish the layup.
00:41Always nice to get the first lead of the game.
00:44Yeah, relaxes the team a little bit when you're not having to play catch-up right away.
00:48Counted.
00:49And Juhasz is such a tough cover in the frontcourt.
00:52With her size and skill, she really makes the defense work.
00:57Now, here is Canada.
01:01Here's Reese.
01:03Out to Gray.
01:07Canada.
01:09A basket good off the assist from Alicia Gray.
01:12Well, the arc isn't Canada's preferred shooting location, but she does have the touch to make it work.
01:19Pass to Burrell.
01:23Johannes, guarded by Canada.
01:26And last year, the Dream made the playoffs for the second straight season.
01:30Yeah, remember, they missed four straight postseasons before that.
01:34So, Atlanta, I would say, is headed in the right direction.
01:37The addition of Ryan Howard was a huge reason why.
01:41First free throw is good.
01:51She's off on the second.
01:55And here's the Dream.
01:57To the middle.
01:59Reese.
01:59That's basket number two with her third shot.
02:02Off to a fast two for three.
02:04Well, we saw this in her collegiate career.
02:06The fear of contact does not exist in Angel Reese.
02:11Yep, that goes.
02:15Just over a minute and a half played here in this one.
02:20Pass to Jones.
02:24And here's Ryan Howard from the arc.
02:26Offensive rebound.
02:28Yeah, she didn't punish them for the weak coverage that time, but they just can't count on her missing.
02:34Absolutely, Brian.
02:36She's got to go right back to that shot.
02:38Well, the inside defense tries to put the clamps on Carrington, but she makes a clever move and gets through.
02:46Now it's Reese.
02:50In the hoop for her third make from the field.
02:53She's three for four thus far in the contest.
02:57First quarter ball almost two and a half minutes in.
03:02Pass to Juhas.
03:04Carrington outside.
03:06Here's Johannes.
03:10Off to a good start as she hits her first shot at times.
03:14Red hot out of the gates.
03:15Four for four shooting.
03:17Atlanta with the ball.
03:21On the wing, Alicia Gray drills the three-pointer.
03:25Constantly in a position to score.
03:27Gray loves to shoot it off of a crisp pass.
03:31Left side, Carrington.
03:34Pass to Johannes.
03:36Down low.
03:38Over Canada.
03:40And it's Angel Reese with the rebound.
03:42Atlanta in the lead.
03:47Gray pick by Reese.
03:49Gray pick by Reese.
03:51Now Howard.
03:52Let's go with a three.
03:55Nope, not that time.
03:560 for 2 from the field.
03:58The number one pick in the 2022 draft.
04:01Ryan Howard has had a great start to her career.
04:03Yeah, winning rookie of the year, and she's been at about 17 points in the game over her first three
04:10seasons.
04:11Howard's provided a serious scoring punch, but she's only getting better, guys.
04:15Now here is Canada.
04:18The tray.
04:19That is shot by Howard.
04:21No good.
04:25Now Juhas.
04:28Jordan Canada with the steal.
04:31Two.
04:33Outside Howard for three.
04:35Good on the three-point shot.
04:38The D has gotten a little lax defending the three-point shot at that end.
04:42Yeah, three of the last five baskets they've allowed coming from beyond the arc.
04:46To the paint.
04:49Pass to Johannes.
04:51Over Canada.
04:52And yes, he's got the English that time as it falls.
04:56And she should thank the D for those two points.
04:59Nobody really paying much attention to her there.
05:05Now Gray.
05:06Covered by Carrington.
05:1011 feet out.
05:12It's pulled in by Burrell.
05:14Being that close to the hoop.
05:15I thought she had enough room to nail that one.
05:20Back to Carrington.
05:22To the inside.
05:23And she hits it to tie up the game.
05:34Canada with it.
05:39Gray outside.
05:45Tries again.
05:47Here's Jones.
05:49Well, it was only a matter of time.
05:50They finally get the bucket.
05:52Well, scoops up the board.
05:54Jones knows exactly what to do.
05:55Put it back in.
05:57Pass to Burrell.
05:59Carrington.
06:01And here's Johannes.
06:03Guarded by Canada.
06:05Johannes shot us off.
06:06Not sure what the D was doing there.
06:08She's not the player to give open looks to.
06:10But they got away with it that time.
06:12Now, five seconds separating the shot clock and the game clock.
06:18Back to Howard.
06:20From outside the arc.
06:21Rebound by Juhas.
06:24Pass to Johannes.
06:26Inside.
06:27Burrell.
06:27The way up off target.
06:30What appeared to be an easy two points just went straight out the window.
06:34And that concludes a back and forth high scoring first quarter of play.
06:39Dream out in front.
06:40Up two.
06:41And we'll be back right after this.
07:02And so far, it's been a closely contested game as we get the second quarter going.
07:08And looking at what we've seen from the Dream, what do you guys think?
07:11It's been a long-range battle for them.
07:13And one they are winning.
07:14Some sharp shooting from deep.
07:17A big part of why they're up.
07:27And here's Pow Pow.
07:30To the middle.
07:32Back to Miller.
07:36Dream with the rebound.
07:38Great defense right there to prevent one of the best finishers
07:41in the league from converting in close.
07:44Even with every shot clanging off the iron,
07:47she seems determined to continue hoisting up these threes.
07:51But I think it's time to maybe take a step in.
07:55They've shown some great passing on their last few trips down the floor.
07:58You've got to imagine that.
08:00Their coach is very happy with that.
08:01Four straight passes leading to scores.
08:04That's just great team play.
08:06Now here's Vivian's.
08:08That shot wide away.
08:10I love the ball movement from Vivian's, knowing exactly when to pass it up.
08:15Quarter number two, and we're just about a minute in.
08:18Outside Miller.
08:21That one falls, and a nice key that time from Pow Pow.
08:25I need to see some more assertiveness out of these defenders.
08:28That might make the defense even worse,
08:31but that's 10 of the last 12 points Dave allowed from right around the rim.
08:35Back to McDonald.
08:39One up, one down.
08:40She makes her first shot in this game.
08:43Getting fancy with the rock area.
08:45McDonald killing it.
08:50We're closing in on two minutes played here in the second quarter.
08:54And a basket by Miller.
08:56She was one step ahead of the D in making that pass.
08:59Nice assist.
09:01And Atlanta has possession.
09:03Outside Howard.
09:04McDonald.
09:09Pass to Hillman.
09:10Now Endor Fall.
09:12Plays it up and in off the pretty assist.
09:15She did so well to lead her teammate right to the ideal spot.
09:20That's the kind of playmaking coaches like to see.
09:23Here's Bell.
09:25She's been patient so far.
09:27Nothing yet on the scoreboard.
09:28Harrison gets the bucket.
09:30That is some dime dropping.
09:33Exquisite assist.
09:35Now here's McDonald.
09:40Shoots.
09:41And again, the dream score.
09:43That's a great shot from Howard.
09:45She's out here to score as much as possible.
09:48And during the last couple of offseason,
09:50Ryan Howard has worked as a D1 assistant coach.
09:54Yeah.
09:54Others might play overseas.
09:56Maybe in that new three-on-three league.
09:57Howard's been coaching in a major conference.
10:00What a great experience for Ryan.
10:02McDonald with it.
10:03Guarded by Pow Pow.
10:04And the dream call time here.
10:18Both teams will make substitutions.
10:35For those joining us, we're in the second quarter with just about three minutes gone by.
10:43Now here's Gray.
10:45Right side Howard.
10:47From past the arc.
10:48Rebound by Ulas.
10:50Okay, look.
10:51Look.
10:52I know she isn't having the best of games from the floor, but it hasn't seemed to hurt them.
10:59Pow Pow.
11:00Can't get it to go.
11:01Atlanta in the lead.
11:06Outside Howard.
11:09Out to Gray.
11:10Shoots the three.
11:11Yes.
11:12And a nice assist from Brianna Jones.
11:15A younger player who loves to learn and loves to improve.
11:19I don't think it's crazy to say that Gray will be unstoppable when she develops a consistent long ball.
11:26Now here's Pow Pow.
11:28To the inside.
11:29Ulas.
11:30Shot is good off the back rim and in.
11:33Great job spotting her teammate near the bucket and firing the pass in there.
11:37Two minutes.
11:39Pass to Jones.
11:41On the wing, Ryan Howard.
11:42The three is up.
11:44The putback controls the rebound and puts it back up and in.
11:48Great job of crashing the offensive glass.
11:52Now she stayed with him for some hard-nosed, tough basketball.
11:57And here's Pow Pow.
12:00Here's Burrell.
12:01Guarded by Howard.
12:05Nailed from three-point land.
12:08Textbook.
12:09Nice pass.
12:10Nice catch.
12:11Nice shot.
12:14Pass to Jones.
12:16To the paint.
12:19Out to Gray.
12:21Jones, left side.
12:23And again, the green score.
12:26Zero hesitation from Jones.
12:28Knew what she wanted to do.
12:35All right.
12:36Here's this is going out of the door.
12:37Hi.
12:39No.
12:40Go ahead.
12:54Here's Johannes.
12:55She has six.
12:57Barrington.
12:59Gray defending.
13:02Pass to Johannes.
13:04Juhas.
13:08Goes right through for bucket number three.
13:11She's a perfect three for three.
13:13That's how to orchestrate for your teammate.
13:16Terrific pass.
13:20Outside Canada.
13:22And here's Ryan Howard from the arc.
13:25Offensive board.
13:27Cuts good by Joe James.
13:29This game has been very close in a lot of areas,
13:31but rebounding is one thing that's gone in their favor.
13:34Yeah, effort and determination on the glass,
13:37they really can compensate for a lot of deficiencies.
13:41Count it.
13:41That's a strong, strong move by Juhas.
13:49Now Howard.
13:50He has five.
13:52High post shot.
13:55Rebound by Juhas.
14:01Pass to Johannes.
14:06She knocks it down.
14:08But wait a minute.
14:09The officials are getting together,
14:11and they may want to review this one.
14:13And the teams are going to have to wait.
14:15The previous play is under review.
14:18And see if she got it off in time.
14:20Yeah, and I'll be pretty honest.
14:22It looks pretty clear cut on the instant replay.
14:24The ball was out of her hands in time.
14:26I think they'll confirm this one pretty quickly.
14:29Well, I can't see how they'd come to any other conclusion.
14:33After the review, the ruling on the floor is overturned.
14:38And we're through the first half of play here in what's been a good one.
14:42Up by one.
14:44And time now for the halftime break with the third quarter soon to follow on 2K Sports.
14:50Three by four.
14:52.
14:53.
14:55If you have a seat, you can go to the office.
14:57I'll do it.
14:58I'll do it.
14:59I'll do it.
15:00I'll do it.
15:03I'll do it.
15:06I'll do it.
15:18I'll do it.
15:45The third quarter are now beginning.
15:47Both sides looking to pull away in the last half of the game.
16:20And don't forget this game tonight.
16:22It's one of ten games for this team that's part of the Commissioners' Cup standings.
16:28It also counts towards the regular season, so this contest really shows up in the standings
16:33twice.
16:34An interesting wrinkle to this one.
16:36The dream trail.
16:38Pass to Jones.
16:42Great.
16:44And that one's good.
16:46Jones.
16:46Well, this is why you get Jones the Rock in close.
16:50Terrific at converting.
16:52One item that stood out is their ball movement.
16:55Things are definitely clicking, and more importantly, it's tough to defend.
16:59Well, you allow someone to get to the rim like that, and really that's your only option.
17:04Yeah, free throws are always better than a layup, but I would agree with that.
17:12The first free throw is good.
17:14Yeah, and one of the buzzwords that you hear about Carrington is aggression.
17:18She brings a very aggressive mindset every time she steps on the floor.
17:23She's perfect from the line this time.
17:28Canada with it.
17:35Good.
17:36Good.
17:36That's an agile move by Canada with the ball, completely throwing off the defense.
17:42Well, Jordan Canada does the things you want from a point guard.
17:45There's no doubt about it.
17:47Defensively, she disrupts, leading the league in steals on multiple occasions.
17:51And then offensively, she distributes, averaging about five dimes per game over her career.
17:57One of the best rates in league history.
17:59Power, that's good.
18:01Nothing but money for them to start the half.
18:03They're three for three.
18:06Here's Joe Hennis.
18:09It's rebounded by Atlanta.
18:14On the wing, Ryan Howard.
18:16She has seven.
18:17And there's the basket.
18:19Whistle blows and a chance for the three-point play.
18:22Going to the line for one.
18:24Well, it was quite the arrival to the WNBA for Angel Reese.
18:28Already a top rebounder.
18:30So rare to have a rookie lead the league in a major category like rebounding.
18:34But Reese did.
18:35Her offensive rebounding was especially key.
18:37Angel creates so many second-chance opportunities.
18:45And few WNBA players have garnered more attention than Angel Reese.
18:51Well, she's just so charismatic.
18:53And Reese says what she thinks.
18:55Fans love that.
18:56And on the floor, she's a double-double machine.
19:00Two points.
19:01That one goes in.
19:03I'm waiting for the fire alarm to go off the way they've come out blazing in this second half with
19:08five straight mates.
19:10Pass to Johannes.
19:10Now here's Yuhas.
19:12Now here's Yuhas.
19:13Guarded by Jones.
19:17Can they get it?
19:19Yuhas.
19:20That's good.
19:21Nice touch near the hoop.
19:23Here's Canada.
19:25She's got five.
19:30Not quite two and a half minutes played here in the second half.
19:33They get the rebound from deep Alicia Gray.
19:37Up again.
19:38Great positioning on the putback.
19:40Hard-fought bucket there.
19:42Nice putback.
19:43It's a six-point game.
19:47Pass to Yuhas.
19:50Down low.
19:52And she lays it straight in.
19:54And we know Yuhas has this in her.
19:57Remember, she averaged a double-double her third year in college.
20:03Now here's Jones.
20:08Steps back.
20:10That kick out to Canada.
20:12Drop.
20:12They're moving it up.
20:14Moving it up.
20:16Well-timed pass and goes straight to the bucket for the layup.
20:20She didn't have to slow down at all.
20:22That lead pass was timed perfectly.
20:27Outside Canada.
20:29To the paint.
20:33Pass to Gray.
20:36Yes.
20:37And a nice assist from Brianna Jones.
20:40With a wide array of offensive moves,
20:43Gray will pretty much make you pick your poison when you're guarding her.
21:04We've gone about three and a half minutes into the third now.
21:09Pass to Yuhas.
21:11Here's Pow Pow.
21:13Now Johannes.
21:15Guarded by McDonald.
21:19And here's Burrell.
21:21Shot clock at five.
21:23And it's in.
21:24Took out that assist.
21:26That's a pair of teammates on the same page.
21:30Atlanta leading.
21:34Now here's McDonald.
21:53Now here's Jones.
21:55Not a lot of room.
21:57Pass to McDonald.
21:58Five on the clock.
22:00They get it back.
22:02Now Jones.
22:04The second chance effort.
22:05And they're gonna count the bucket.
22:08And send her to the line.
22:10It could be a three point play.
22:12And one of the most improved players in the WNBA.
22:16Brianna Jones.
22:17You look at her first three years.
22:19Jones averaged just about three points per game.
22:21But in that bubble.
22:2220-20 down in Bradenton.
22:24She got a chance to play more.
22:25Put up 11 per game.
22:26And now.
22:27Since then.
22:28Has multiple.
22:29All-star appearances.
22:31Pass to Pow Pow.
22:34Burrell.
22:37And here's Pow Pow.
22:39Gray defending.
22:40Duhas.
22:41That one falls.
22:42And a nice feed that time from Pow Pow.
22:45This game.
22:46It's taken on a new feel since halftime.
22:48Definitely.
22:49The energy level on both sides has gone way up after the break.
22:52And the energy level in this booth is heating up.
22:56And a chance now to look at the schedule for the Atlanta Dream.
23:00On Friday.
23:01They'll be playing the Sun in Connecticut.
23:04And for that game against Liberty.
23:06This is what the fans have been waiting to see.
23:09I mean it's two of the best teams in the league duping it out.
23:12And you know whoever gets the win is going to be viewed as maybe the team to beat in the
23:16league.
23:17Yeah as a player.
23:18These are the games you never have trouble getting up for.
23:24Pass to Pow Pow.
23:27Over Vivians.
23:29Pow Pow gets the bucket.
23:31And they're really keeping that ball hopping around.
23:34Yeah hip hopping around if you ask me.
23:36Look their last five trips have all ended with a great pass leading to a hoop.
23:40They are really sharing the basketball.
23:43Victoria Vivians for three.
23:45Here's Hillman.
23:46And here's Indoor Fall.
23:48And that one good.
23:50Second chance points have been a problem defensively.
23:53And your job isn't done defensively until you clear the glass.
23:56That's where they have to improve.
23:58Great point Brian.
23:59Not just the miss but get the board.
24:01Yup you know it.
24:03Two Haas can't get it to go.
24:05I wonder what the score this game would be if they weren't pulling down all these rebounds.
24:09That's a good question.
24:10It's been their edge no doubt.
24:12And in a close game like this you just look for every edge you can find.
24:16That concludes the third quarter.
24:18It continues to be an exciting neck and neck game.
24:22It's the dream.
24:23Up by three.
24:25And we'll have the start of the fourth quarter for you as soon as we get back from this short
24:29break.
24:43Thanks for joining us again as we get set for the fourth quarter.
24:47A terrific game so far.
24:56And Atlanta has possession.
24:58It's a three point game.
25:02Pass to Vivians.
25:05No good on the three.
25:10Carrington outside.
25:13Now here's Miller.
25:15Using the post moves to get the two points.
25:19I tell you what, Miller is a walking mismatch on the offensive end.
25:23Especially foul line down.
25:28On the wing, Harry McDonald.
25:30Off target from outside.
25:33A chance here to retake the lead.
25:35Showing that intensity in these last few minutes.
25:38Back to Miller.
25:39To take the lead.
25:41And he lays it in.
25:43Their crisp passing has opened things up offensively.
25:47Yeah, it makes the game easy.
25:48Ten straight points off of an assist.
25:51That's impressive.
25:53McDonald.
25:54Guarded by Pow Pow.
25:56So she gets the whistle.
25:58Contact on the way up.
25:59Two shots.
26:00Next.
26:00Back to 25.
26:01First 2-5.
26:04At the line for the green.
26:06Next.
26:07Two shots.
26:10And she knocks down the first one.
26:12Two shots.
26:18Two shots.
26:19Two shots.
26:24Two shots.
26:26Two shots.
26:26Both good at the line.
26:28A little over a minute of the fourth quarter gone now.
26:33Pass to Pau Pau.
26:35It was up top.
26:38Harrington.
26:40Hands it from downtown.
26:42Assists like that have typified their effort today.
26:45Great ball movement.
26:47Great ball movement indeed.
26:49That's an example of the difference in how these teams have operated offensively.
26:53Much more individual play at the other end.
26:57And a basket by Miller.
26:58They're forcing the ball inside and it's working like a charm.
27:03No luck needed.
27:04It is working for sure.
27:06Five of their last six field goals.
27:08And it comes from inside the feet.
27:13Outside McDonald.
27:17Jacks up a three.
27:18And the three ball is good.
27:20Well when she's feeling it, McDonald can be efficient from the yard.
27:24She was dialed in this time.
27:28Pass to hole.
27:31Over Vivian's.
27:33Oh, no good.
27:34That is such a low percentage shot.
27:37She's got to remember that she has four teammates out there with her.
27:42She doesn't need to do it all by herself.
27:46Here's Harrington.
27:48And it's going to be two free throws.
27:50Drew contact on the shot.
27:53Well, the defense is right there, but Carrington does not hold back.
27:57And that commitment is what gets her the foul.
28:04And she makes the first.
28:20And so she hits both.
28:24Over two and a half minutes in the books here in the fourth.
28:30Here's Canada.
28:33Gray outside.
28:36The three-pointer.
28:38No good.
28:38It's rare to see her fill up empty on such a wide open look.
28:43Pass to Johannes.
28:45Here's Juhas.
28:47Guarded by Jones.
28:48Juhas.
28:49That's good.
28:50It seems that every pass they make is leading to a score here.
28:54Just phenomenal ball movement.
28:55Everyone's looking for the best shot, and it's paid off during this run.
28:59Gray outside.
29:01Three-pointer.
29:03Offensive rebound.
29:04Second chance shot.
29:07Can't get the layup.
29:08If you're just tuning in, welcome.
29:10We've played about three and a half minutes into the fourth quarter here.
29:15Juhas up top.
29:19She's still high.
29:20That's basket number nine out of ten shots.
29:24Ninety percent is an A in my book and anyone's book.
29:31Here's Howard.
29:33Chalk up two right there.
29:36Absolutely fearless offensively.
29:39Howard knows her team is counting on her, so she gets it done.
30:05Now, Johannes.
30:09Juhas.
30:10Guarded by Jones.
30:12Stolen by Jones.
30:15Here's Howard.
30:19From downtown.
30:22That shot off.
30:23Closing down on leads is done by making smart plays on offense and taking care of the rock.
30:29It's not done by hoisting up bonehead trees like that one.
30:33And that one's good.
30:34She's made the most of her chances, hasn't she?
30:36She needs to keep on working to get these good looks.
30:41And here's Ryan Howard from the arc.
30:43They get it back.
30:46A three from Alicia Gray.
30:48Freeze.
30:49She hangs in there and cashes in on the second chance points.
30:53That is great timing.
30:55She is one tough customer on the offensive glass.
30:58It's almost like she has a sixth sense of where that rebound is going.
31:02And hers might be better than just about anyone's.
31:06What do you think, guys?
31:07The shot's good.
31:09What a big shot for Ryan Howard.
31:11She might not be the most experienced player, but she can certainly dig deep.
31:19Here's Joe Hannes.
31:20Started by Canada.
31:22Here's Burrell.
31:24It's hauled in by Angel Reese.
31:26The dream on offense.
31:28Ray Ryan Howard.
31:30The putback.
31:30Pete lives for these moments.
31:33Gotta love how competitive Brianna Jones is.
31:38And we can probably expect to see them slow it down now.
31:41Yeah, burn some block while they have the lead.
31:44Make it your friend.
31:45Get their number.
31:46Text them.
31:47Another good rebound.
31:48She's pulled down a bunch.
31:49Hasn't mattered.
31:50You know what?
31:51She's a little side challenge in the post.
31:53And she recovers it.
31:55Howard.
31:59Could take the lead.
32:03Pass to Jones.
32:05Out to Gray.
32:06Back to Jones.
32:08Oh, it falls!
32:10No way!
32:12Great unspoken communication between teammates.
32:16Leading to the nice assist and easy two.
32:42That's the Burrell.
32:44Now here's Juhas.
32:46Guarded by Jones.
32:52So a close game sees Atlanta taking this one.
32:55And they break the hearts of every fan in the building with a dramatic late victory.
33:00This is a win they should take a ton of pride in.
33:02They battled with everything they had and came through when the pressure was at its highest.
33:08So that's going to do it for this one, folks.
33:10I don't like it.
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