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Hillmon’s Buzzer-Beater Sends Dream to 88-85 Win Over Wings

The league is weighing discipline for Brittney Griner after her ejection for making contact with an official.

Brittney Griner #42 of the Atlanta Dream looks on against the Chicago Sky during the first half at Wintrust Arena on July 16, 2025 in Chicago, Illinois.
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Paige Bueckers #5 of the Dallas Wings calls a play against the Atlanta Dream during the first half at College Park Center on July 30, 2025 in Arlington, Texas.
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Overview

  • Naz Hillmon scored 21 points and drilled a tiebreaking 3-pointer with 2.6 seconds left to lift Atlanta.
  • Brittney Griner was assessed two technical fouls early in the third quarter for disputing a call and contacting a referee.
  • Paige Bueckers delivered 21 points and seven assists, tying Cynthia Cooper’s record as the fastest to reach 400 points and 100 assists in 22 games.
  • Dallas coach Chris Koclanes admitted a defensive communication breakdown left Hillmon open for the game-winning shot.
  • Dallas fell to 8-20 and Atlanta moved to 16-11 while both rosters cope with injuries to Maddy Siegrist, Tyasha Harris and Rhyne Howard.