What happened: Raven Johnson is back home in Atlanta, the city she has long called her own. The return marks a homecoming for the guard in front of friends and family in the place where she grew up.

Why it matters: Hometown returns carry an extra charge for players, who get to compete in front of the people who watched them rise. For Raven Johnson, Atlanta is the backdrop to her basketball roots, and being back there adds a personal layer to this stretch of the season.

What to watch: Watch for how Johnson performs with the homecoming spotlight on her and whether the trip back to Atlanta becomes a recurring storyline as the season unfolds.