Rhyne Howard and Dream coach comment on Allisha Gray ahead of New York Liberty
The Atlanta Dream are due to return to playoff action on Wednesday evening, aiming to take another step towards this year’s WNBA Finals. After seeing off the Washington Mystics in the first round, the Dream secured a 92-82 win over the New York Liberty in the first game of their series over the weekend.
The Atlanta Dream are set to resume playoff play on Wednesday, aiming to advance to the WNBA Finals. After defeating the Washington Mystics in the first round, the Dream swept the New York Liberty in their opening series matchup this weekend, clinching a 92-82 victory. To secure a berth in the championship game, the Dream will need to secure two more wins.
However, Allisha Gray will be absent for the team's upcoming game on October 7. Karl Smesko, the Dream's head coach, provided an update on Gray's status on Tuesday, stating that she will be out tomorrow and her availability remains uncertain beyond that. Howard, the Dream's head coach, described the news regarding Gray as 'good news', stating that the team appeared to be in good spirits and that she was feeling well.
When asked about potential lineup adjustments, Smesko did not provide specifics, but mentioned multiple players stepping up to fill any gaps. During the Dream's first encounter with the Liberty, Gray contributed with seven points and one rebound. She played a crucial role in the Dream's 2-0 series sweep of the Mystics, including scoring 22 points in the second game.
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