Rhyne Howard swats Tiffany Hayes' shot as Atlanta Dream lead live, 87-65

Howard has 16 points, 4 assists, and 3 rebounds so far.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 1h1 min read

The Atlanta Dream have turned it up another notch on defense as Rhyne Howard sends GSV’s Tiffany Hayes’ shot way out of Via @Winsidr on X

What happened: Rhyne Howard rejected a shot attempt from Tiffany Hayes out of bounds as the Atlanta Dream turned up their defensive pressure. The contest remains in progress with the Atlanta Dream holding an 87-65 advantage over the Golden State Valkyries.

Why it matters: The series between the Golden State Valkyries and the Atlanta Dream is tied 1-1 as the clubs play through the live postseason matchup. Defensive stops from Howard have helped the Atlanta Dream dictate the pace on both ends of the floor while the game is underway.

By the numbers: Rhyne Howard has recorded 16 points, 3 rebounds, and 4 assists in the ongoing game, with the Atlanta Dream ahead 87-65 in a series tied 1-1.

What to watch: Play continues in Atlanta as the Atlanta Dream and Golden State Valkyries complete the remaining minutes of the in-progress game.

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@Winsidr 2026-10-22T01:47:05.699242+00:00

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