Rhyne Howard records key block as Atlanta Dream eye WNBA Finals

Atlanta carries a 2-0 semifinal series lead into Game 3.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 53m1 min read

Rhyne Howard with the BIG rejection 🚫 The Dream are looking to advance to the WNBA Finals in Game 3 of the Semis on ESP Via @NBA on X

What happened: Rhyne Howard registered a defensive block for the Atlanta Dream during Game 3 of the WNBA Semifinals on ESPN2. The team is competing to secure an advancement to the championship round.

Why it matters: The Dream entered the matchup holding a 2-0 advantage in the semifinal series. A victory would complete the sweep and secure the franchise's first WNBA Finals appearance since 2013.

By the numbers: Rhyne Howard previously broke the franchise single-season steals record this year. She also climbed to fourth on the Atlanta Dream's all-time scoring list in June.

What to watch: Atlanta will attempt to close out the series and finalize its return to the WNBA Finals.

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