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Atlanta Dream Chase Fifth Straight Win as Sun Intensify Training

Connecticut has overhauled practices with added intensity following a 100-52 loss to the Liberty.

Head Coach Rachid Meziane of the Connecticut Sun looks on during the game against the New York Liberty during the WNBA Preseason Game on May 9, 2025 at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York. (Brian Babineau/NBAE via Getty Images)

Overview

  • The Dream (5-2) visit Mohegan Sun Arena on June 6 seeking a fifth straight victory after a four-game winning streak under coach Karl Smesko.
  • Brittney Griner is set to return from a knee injury to bolster Atlanta’s interior alongside Allisha Gray, the Eastern Conference Player of the Week, and scoring leader Rhyne Howard.
  • The Sun (1-6) remain hampered by injuries to Lindsay Allen (hamstring) and Leïla Lacan (overseas commitment) and are hunting for consistency after their worst-ever 48-point defeat.
  • Coach Rachid Meziane has intensified practice drills and demanded greater toughness following the franchise’s record-margin loss.
  • Forward Jaelyn Brown joined on a rest-of-season contract Monday and is expected to contribute immediately amid Connecticut’s depleted frontcourt.