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Atlanta Dream Overpower Valkyries 79-63 to End Four-Game Streak

The defeat leaves Golden State’s frontcourt stretched thin with key center Iliana Rupert in concussion protocol.

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Jordin Canada #3 of the Atlanta Dream drives against Carla Leite #0 of the Golden State Valkyries during the second quarter at Gateway Center Arena on July 29, 2025 in College Park, Georgia.
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Overview

  • Atlanta seized control with a 30-8 run spanning the third and fourth quarters at Chase Center.
  • Rhyne Howard led the Dream with 14 points, six assists and five rebounds while Brionna Jones added 13 points and nine boards.
  • Veronica Burton paced Golden State with 16 points and five assists but couldn’t offset Atlanta’s dominant interior play.
  • Iliana Rupert exited in the third quarter after a facial hit and entered concussion protocol, and Monique Billings is set for reevaluation Friday for her ankle sprain.
  • The loss snaps Golden State’s franchise-best four-game streak and drops the expansion team to 18-16 in a tight Western Conference race.