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Mercury Seek Rebound Against Surging Dream in Top-Three Race

With both teams tied at 16 wins, Friday’s meeting in Georgia offers the winner a leg up on a top-three playoff berth.

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Satou Sabally #0 of the Phoenix Mercury drives against Brionna Jones #24 of the Atlanta Dream during the second quarter at Gateway Center Arena on August 01, 2025 in College Park, Georgia.
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Jul 30, 2025; Arlington, Texas, USA; Atlanta Dream head coach Karl Smesko reacts against the Dallas Wings during the second half at College Park Center. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images

Overview

  • Friday’s game tips off at 7:30 p.m. EDT at the Gateway Center in College Park, Georgia and will air on ION with streams on WNBA League Pass, Fubo, SlingTV and YouTube TV.
  • Both clubs enter at 16 wins as they vie for a top-three seed under the WNBA’s playoff format.
  • Atlanta has won three of its last four games, highlighted by Naz Hillmon’s season-high 21 points and a go-ahead 3-pointer in Wednesday’s 88-85 win over the Dallas Wings.
  • Phoenix has dropped four of its last five contests and gave up 107 points against Indiana despite Alyssa Thomas’s 32-point, 15-rebound effort.
  • The Dream will be without Rhyne Howard (knee) and could be without Jordin Canada and Brittney Griner as game-time decisions while the Mercury are at full strength.