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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.

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.