Rhyne Howard converts through contact for and-1 in 2026 WNBA Finals

The 2022 top pick earned All-Defensive First Team honors.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 36m1 min read

No let up 🥵 Rhyne Howard scores through contact for the and-1 play! GSV-ATL | USA Network | Peacock | #WNBASeason30 | Via @WNBA on X

What happened: Rhyne Howard finished through a defender in the GSV-ATL matchup to create a three-point play opportunity. Game 3 tipped off at 8 p.m. ET on USA Network and Peacock.

Why it matters: Scoring through contact in the paint adds interior pressure alongside Howard's perimeter game after she connected on a falling turnaround jumper earlier in the series. Drawing fouls at the rim forces opposing defenses to adjust their coverage and tests rotation depth.

By the numbers: Howard recorded 6 steals in a Finals outing earlier this week during the WNBA's 30th season.

What to watch: The GSV-ATL championship series continues as both sides compete for the 2026 title.

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@WNBA 2026-10-22T01:29:09.941523+00:00

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