Rhyne Howard CarMax Perseverance-Made feature from last season resurfaces during Finals

Howard added 16 points in Atlanta's 97-71 Finals win.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 1h1 min read

The @AtlantaDream's Finals stars, off the clock. ⛳️ Let’s throw it back to last season’s PERSEVERANCE-MADE presented by Via @WNBA on X

What happened: Last season's CarMax Perseverance-Made golf segment with Rhyne Howard resurfaced as the Atlanta Dream competed on the WNBA Finals stage. On the court, Atlanta defeated the Golden State Valkyries after the teams entered the matchup with the series tied 1-1.

Why it matters: The archival feature highlights Howard's off-court profile during Atlanta's championship push as the franchise leans on its core rotation in the postseason. Angel Reese paced the Dream with a game-high 21 points and 12 rebounds, while Naz Hillmon contributed 15 points alongside Howard.

By the numbers: Final: Atlanta Dream 97, Golden State Valkyries 71. Angel Reese: 21 PTS, 12 REB, 3 AST. Rhyne Howard: 16 PTS, 4 REB, 4 AST. Naz Hillmon: 15 PTS, 2 REB, 0 AST.

What to watch: Atlanta carries its postseason momentum into the next game of the WNBA Finals series against Golden State as both clubs battle for the title.

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