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Yahoo
9 hours ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
Dream's Brittney Griner gets real on passing Lisa Leslie with latest milestone
The post Dream's Brittney Griner gets real on passing Lisa Leslie with latest milestone appeared first on ClutchPoints. All it took was one incredible block in the final moments of the fourth quarter of the Atlanta Dream's game against the Chicago Sky for Brittney Griner to further solidify her place among WNBA legends. With just 4:38 remaining in Friday's game, she thwarted Kamilla Cardoso's attempt at a second-chance layup, marking a significant milestone in her remarkable career that started with the Phoenix Mercury and now continues with the Dream. Advertisement That block was Griner's 823rd career rejection, officially moving her past Sparks legend Lisa Leslie into second place on the league's all-time list. Now, only Margo Dydek's 877 blocks stand between Griner and the top spot. Discussing her place in WNBA history after the game, Griner was honored to surpass Leslie, whom she considered an all-time great. 'Honestly, a lot of the accolades or stats don't mean that much to me,' Griner said via The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. 'But if there's one that does, it's the blocked shots. So to surpass Lisa, one of the all-time greats, is truly an honor. I'm proud to be in that second place. That one meant a lot to me. I'm thrilled about it. But I still have a few more to go before I catch Margo. So, the chase continues.' Griner finished the game with seven points, four rebounds, and three blocks. While her scoring was modest, her defensive presence was clear, which she has always prioritized. Advertisement 'I want to prevent the other team from scoring and make it tough for them to drive to the basket. When they see me coming, they often choose to go the other way or take a bad shot,' she explained. 'That's always been a major focus for me. Defense is what wins championships. You won't always shoot well, so defense is everything.' Before the game, Griner received her gold medal ring for helping Team USA win at the 2024 Olympics in Paris. The moment was significant to her. 'Yeah, getting the ring tonight was special for me,' she said. 'I've mentioned it before, but my situation made me uncertain about even being in the U.S. at that time, let alone representing my country again. So that meant the world to me. My dad has represented our country abroad before, and that's something significant for my family and me. Being able to do it here, surrounded by my teammates and family, was truly a special experience.' While Griner hit an impressive milestone, Rhyne Howard stole the spotlight for the Dream on the scoreboard. She scored 36 points, grabbed 8 rebounds, and provided 4 assists, all while sinking a franchise-record nine three-pointers, tying a WNBA single-game record in the process. Advertisement On a night filled with achievements, Atlanta's impressive 88-70 victory over the Sky featured both Dream history and excitement. Related: Rhyne Howard drops 'dangerous' take on Dream's potential for remainder of season Related: Dream's Rhyne Howard goes off for WNBA record, career-highs in gritty win over Sky
Yahoo
9 hours ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
Natasha Cloud, Brittney Griner joyfully reunite before Liberty-Dream clash
The post Natasha Cloud, Brittney Griner joyfully reunite before Liberty-Dream clash appeared first on ClutchPoints. The New York Liberty and Atlanta Dream both have serious ambitions this season, and earning a win in Tuesday's showdown should bring them a little closer to fulfilling them. On this night, the defending champions reigned supreme, pulling out an 86-81 home victory. Advertisement But before charging into battle in the Barclays Center, two ex-teammates gleefully reconnected on the court. Liberty guard Natasha Cloud leaped up to hug Dream center Brittney Griner, via Atlanta's official X account. Although the two former champions played only one season together on the Phoenix Mercury, they clearly formed a special bond. Griner and Cloud are each hoping for a better conclusion to the WNBA campaign, following a first-round playoffs exit at the hands of the Minnesota Lynx last year. The former is a Mercury legend who helped the franchise win a championship in 2014, but she felt it was time to move on after a decade-plus in The Desert. Cloud is also enjoying her new environment, serving a key role on a Liberty squad that currently owns the second-best record in the league. Coincidentally, both talents recently achieved huge milestones. Griner passed WNBA trailblazer Lisa Leslie for the second-most blocks ever, and Cloud jumped into ninth on the all-time assists list. They are putting those exquisite individual skills to good use on their new squads. Griner is averaging 1.4 rejections with the Dream, while Cloud posts 6.1 assists per contest. Advertisement Neither player is producing a ton of offense at this point of their respective careers, which was also the case in this latest matchup, but they can bring invaluable defensive intensity. Based on where New York (10-1) and Atlanta (8-4) currently sit in the WNBA hierarchy, these additions are already paying dividends. Though, Phoenix is doing just fine in its own right. The revamped Mercury are 8-4, now tied with the Dream for fourth place. Despite weathering significant offseason departures, the squad is in prime playoff position. It will be interesting to see where these three franchises wind up when it is all said and done. Related: Liberty get major Jonquel Jones injury update for Dream clash Related: Natasha Cloud surpasses WNBA legend despite loss to Fever
USA Today
18 hours ago
- Sport
- USA Today
Dream vs. Mystics odds, tips and betting trends - 6/20/2025
Dream vs. Mystics odds, tips and betting trends - 6/20/2025 The Washington Mystics (5-7) visit the Atlanta Dream (8-4) one game after Brittney Sykes put up 32 points in the Mystics' 79-72 victory over the Sky. This matchup airs on ION at 7:30 p.m. ET on Friday, June 20, 2025. Atlanta lost on the road to New York, 86-81, in its most recent game. Its top performers were Te-Hina Paopao (16 PTS, 2 STL, 75.0 FG%, 4-5 from 3PT) and Allisha Gray (14 PTS, 5 AST, 41.7 FG%, 2-4 from 3PT). In its most recent game, Washington beat Chicago 79-72 on the road, with Sykes (32 PTS, 5 AST, 3 STL, 54.2 FG%, 4-5 from 3PT) and Sonia Citron (13 PTS, 9 REB, 3 STL, 44.4 FG%) the standout performers. Read on for everything you need to get ready ahead of Friday's game. Watch the WNBA on Fubo! Atlanta Dream vs. Washington Mystics odds and betting lines WNBA odds courtesy of BetMGM Sportsbook. Odds updated Thursday at 6:05 p.m. ET. For a full list of sports betting odds, access USA TODAY Sports Betting Scores Odds Hub. Spread: Dream (-7.5) Dream (-7.5) Over/under: 158.5 158.5 Favorite: Dream (-350, bet $350 to win $100) Dream (-350, bet $350 to win $100) Underdog: Mystics (+270, bet $100 to win $270) Dream moneyline insights The Dream have won 71.4% of the games this season when they were the moneyline favorite (5-2). In games it has played as a moneyline favorite with odds of -350 or shorter, Atlanta has gone 2-1 (66.7%). The Dream have a 77.8% chance to win this matchup based on the moneyline's implied probability. Atlanta and its opponents have combined to score more than 158.5 points in six of 12 games this season. The average total in Dream outings this year is 162.3, 3.8 more than this matchup's over/under. Mystics moneyline insights The Mystics have entered the game as underdogs eight times this season and won twice. Washington has been at least a +270 moneyline underdog three times this season, but was upset in each of those games. The moneyline for this contest implies a 27.0% chance of a victory for the Mystics. The Mystics have played six games this season that finished with a point total over 158.5 points. The average total for Washington's games this season has been 160.8, 2.3 more points than this matchup's over/under. Dream vs. Mystics: Game time and info Game day: Friday, June 20, 2025 Friday, June 20, 2025 Game time: 7:30 p.m. ET 7:30 p.m. ET Stadium: Gateway Center Arena Gateway Center Arena TV channel: ION Watch the WNBA on Fubo!
Hypebeast
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Hypebeast
‘The Sandman: Season 2' Trailer Teases Mythic Showdown
Summary Netflixhas unveiled the official trailer forThe Sandman: Season 2, offering a first look at the final chapter of the acclaimed dark fantasy series. Returning as Dream,Tom Sturridgeleads the cast through a visually rich and emotionally charged continuation ofNeil Gaiman's mythic universe. The trailer teases high-stakes confrontations as Dream faces the consequences of his past actions, with the fate of the Dreaming – and perhaps reality itself – hanging in the balance. Familiar faces like Death (Kirby Howell-Baptiste), Lucifer (Gwendoline Christie) and Desire (Mason Alexander Park) return, while new characters from the Endless family and mythological realms make their debut. Season 2 draws from several iconic arcs in the original comic series, including 'Season of Mists,' 'Brief Lives' and 'The Kindly Ones.' The trailer hints at Dream's descent into Hell, a journey to ancient Greece and a cosmic search for his estranged brother Destruction. Watch the official trailer Sandman: Season 2will be released in three parts, with Volume 1 to premiere on July 3. Volume 2 follows on July 24, while a bonus episode will arrive on July 31, 2025.
Fox Sports
a day ago
- Sport
- Fox Sports
Atlanta hosts Washington after Sykes' 32-point game
Associated Press Washington Mystics (5-7, 5-4 Eastern Conference) at Atlanta Dream (8-4, 5-4 Eastern Conference) College Park, Georgia; Friday, 7:30 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: Washington Mystics takes on the Atlanta Dream after Brittney Sykes scored 32 points in the Mystics' 79-72 win against the Chicago Sky. The Dream are 5-4 against Eastern Conference opponents. Atlanta is 3- when it turns the ball over less than its opponents and averages 12.1 turnovers per game. The Mystics' record in Eastern Conference action is 5-4. Washington ranks third in the WNBA with 27.6 defensive rebounds per game led by Kiki Iriafen averaging 6.1. Atlanta averages 10.3 made 3-pointers per game, 1.5 more made shots than the 8.8 per game Washington allows. Washington averages 5.6 made 3-pointers per game this season, 0.1 fewer makes per game than Atlanta allows. The two teams play for the third time this season. The Dream defeated the Mystics 89-56 in their last matchup on June 15. Allisha Gray led the Dream with 32 points, and Sonia Citron led the Mystics with 10 points. TOP PERFORMERS: Gray is averaging 20.4 points, 5.4 rebounds and 4.5 assists for the Dream. Rhyne Howard is averaging 17.6 points over the last 10 games. Sykes is averaging 20.5 points and 4.5 assists for the Mystics. Iriafen is averaging 12.9 points over the last 10 games. LAST 10 GAMES: Dream: 7-3, averaging 83.1 points, 38.2 rebounds, 20.9 assists, 6.0 steals and 5.3 blocks per game while shooting 43.2% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 73.4 points per game. Mystics: 3-7, averaging 74.7 points, 37.8 rebounds, 17.5 assists, 6.0 steals and 2.7 blocks per game while shooting 41.2% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 78.0 points. INJURIES: Dream: None listed. Mystics: Georgia Amoore: out for season (acl). ___ The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar. recommended
