Gray's clutch finish lifts Dream past Wings

Gray's late heroics seal dramatic win

Allisha Gray delivered when it mattered most, pouring in five of her 25 points during the dying seconds as the Atlanta Dream edged past the Dallas Wings 82-81. Angel Reese was equally influential, posting 22 points and 12 rebounds for her 18th double-double of the campaign.

Dream riding hot streak

The victory extended Atlanta's winning run to four games and lifted their record to 17-10 - a remarkable turnaround after a five-game skid. Despite the result, Dallas had plenty of firepower. Arike Ogunbowale topped the Wings with 24 points, Azzi Fudd chipped in 20, and both Paige Bueckers and Jessica Shepard managed 16 apiece. Shepard also hauled in 14 rebounds for her WNBA-leading 19th double-double.

Decisive foul changes everything

With Dallas ahead 81-77 and just 18.7 seconds on the clock, Ogunbowale was whistled for a Flagrant Foul 1 on Gray's three-point attempt. Gray calmly sank all three free throws, then drilled a contested jumper to put the Dream in front with 15 seconds remaining. Awak Kuier's three-point attempt missed, and Shepard's putback at the buzzer fell short.

Three-point woes persist

Atlanta's perimeter shooting remains a concern - the Dream connected on just 1 of 16 from beyond the arc, yet still found a way to win.

What's next

The Dream host the Seattle Storm on Friday night, while the Wings take on the Washington Mystics the same evening.

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