Overview
- Brittney Griner returned to PHX Arena and posted 17 points and eight rebounds in her first appearance against her former team since joining Atlanta.
- Allisha Gray led the Dream with 28 points as Atlanta secured a 90-79 win over Phoenix.
- Phoenix opened the night with a tribute video honoring Griner, and longtime teammate Diana Taurasi attended to cheer her return.
- Satou Sabally and Kahleah Copper returned from July injuries to start for Phoenix, while Atlanta’s Rhyne Howard missed the game with a left knee issue.
- DeWanna Bonner invited fans to support Griner’s Heart & Sole Shoe Drive, reinforcing her year-round community outreach in Phoenix.