{
  "id": 12179176,
  "title": "Dream's Game 1 win shows exactly why they wanted DeWanna Bonner",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/05/dreams-game-1-win-shows-exactly-why-they-wanted-dewanna-bonner",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-05T15:39:53.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/dreams-game-1-win-shows-153953212.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Atlanta Dream's victory over the New York Liberty in Game 1 of the WNBA semifinals underscores the importance of securing DeWanna Bonner's services. Bonner, who had reached a contract buyout with the Phoenix Mercury, joined the Dream in pursuit of her third WNBA championship. Despite shooting poorly during her time with Phoenix, and averaging just 10.6 points per game, Bonner's 23-point performance powered the Dream to triumph 92-82 at State Farm Arena. Bonner’s experience, length, and offensive capabilities were crucial as the Dream faced off against a Liberty team without their star player Allisha Gray, who was sidelined with a suspected finger injury. Bonner's 20th 20-point playoff game highlighted her invaluable experience, positioning her among only 11 players to have ever achieved such a feat. With Gray's future uncertain, the Dream will rely on Bonner's veteran guidance to secure victory in this best-of-five semifinal.",
  "summary": "Without Bonner, the Dream don't get this done.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}