Rhyne Howard's 25-Point Showcase Powers Dream Past Wings 86-69

Rhyne Howard delivered a complete performance with 25 points, 4 rebounds and 8 assists to lead the Atlanta Dream to an 86-69 win over the Dallas Wings on Friday night. Atlanta pulled away in the fourth quarter to secure the 17-point victory in front of the home crowd.

The decisive moment

The game tilted in Atlanta's favor for good with 7:35 remaining in the fourth quarter, when the Dream seized the lead and never looked back. From there, Atlanta steadily extended its advantage, turning a competitive matchup into a comfortable 17-point win at home.

By the numbers

Rhyne Howard (ATL): 25 PTS, 4 REB, 8 AST
Allisha Gray (ATL): 16 PTS, 4 REB, 1 AST
Angel Reese (ATL): 15 PTS, 9 REB, 2 AST
Awak Kuier (DAL): 16 PTS, 4 REB
Final margin: 17 points (86-69)

Howard's all-around line set the tone, while Reese flirted with a double-double and Gray provided steady scoring punch on the wing.

What it means

Atlanta showed it can win convincingly even while navigating a banged-up roster, with Brionna Jones sidelined by a knee injury. The Dream's balanced attack — three players in double figures, led by Howard's playmaking — points to an offense that may be finding its rhythm after a slow start to the 2026 WNBA Regular Season. For Dallas, the loss highlights the challenge of generating consistent offense, as only Kuier reached double-figure scoring among listed performers, and the Wings played without Dulcy Fankam Mendjiadeu and Costanza Verona.

What to watch next

The Dream will look to build on this performance and stack wins as Howard settles into a featured offensive role. The Wings, meanwhile, must regroup quickly and find secondary scoring to support Kuier as the early stretch of the 2026 WNBA Regular Season continues.