Postgame Notes: Atlanta 90, New York 87 (OT)
Published on May 29, 2021 under Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA)
Atlanta Dream News Release
Atlanta Notes
- Atlanta's record against New York improves to 19-29 all-time.
- The Dream started Chennedy Carter, Courtney Williams, Tiffany Hayes, Tianna Hawkins and Elizabeth Williams for the fifth time.
- Team
o The last time the Dream won at least four straight games was in 2018, when Atlanta won six straight games from August 3-12, including a 92-82 win over Dallas on August 11, 2018.
o Atlanta is now 4-0 when leading after the first half, , 4-0 when scoring 80+ points, 3-0 when shooting between 40-50%, 2-0 when outrebounding their opponent
o This was the Dream's first overtime win since 2017, when the Dream defeated Indiana 79-74 on August 26.
o The Dream recorded 10+ steals for the fourth time this season.
- Individual
o Courtney Williams led the Dream in points (31), made three-pointers (3), defensive rebounds (10), total rebounds (12), assists (7) and steals (2).
- She recorded her 10th career double-double and 5th with the Dream with 31 points and 12 rebounds.
- She recorded her 3rd career 30-point game and 19th career game with 20+ points.
o Elizabeth Williams recorded her 13th career double-double with 12 points and 11 rebounds.
- It was also her first game of the season with double-digit figures in either statistical category.
- Opponent
o This was Atlanta's first game of the year holding their opponent to under 40% shooting.
o The Dream held New York's Sabrina Ionescu to a career-low 6 points, her first ever single-digit scoring game.
Chennedy Carter Injury Update
Chennedy Carter has been diagnosed with a hyperextended right elbow. She received an x-ray following the Dream's game at New York on Saturday, May 29. No surgery is required but a timetable for her return is unavailable at this time.
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