Overview

• Allisha Gray scored 26 points with a career-high seven 3-pointers to power Atlanta’s 96-72 victory over Phoenix.
• The Dream erupted for 34 first-quarter points on 62 percent shooting, tying a franchise record with eight triples in a period.
• Naz Hillmon contributed 18 points and nine rebounds in her first start of the season as Atlanta overcame the absences of Rhyne Howard and Brittney Griner.
• The Mercury dropped to 16-11 after allowing a season-worst defensive outing despite Alyssa Thomas registering 12 points and 10 rebounds.
• Atlanta improved to 17-11 and moved ahead of Phoenix in the standings with fewer than five games separating the second seed from missing the playoffs.