What happened: Atlanta Dream released its starting five and status report for Thursday night's game. At the latest live update, Atlanta led 22-17.
Why it matters: Pregame availability and lineup calls set the opening rotation and narrow the options once the game starts. Atlanta's early edge makes those decisions part of the live story rather than a pregame footnote.
By the numbers: Atlanta Dream 22, opponent 17.
What to watch: Watch for the next score update and any shifts tied to Atlanta's opening group and availability plan.