Atlanta Dream secured a 93-91 victory over Chicago Sky on Sunday, July 19, with Allisha Gray leading the way on 29 points and Atlanta holding firm in a tense closing stretch at Gateway Center. The Dream claimed the result after surviving a late Sky push in a fixture that swung sharply from quarter to quarter.
There were no official goal events listed for this contest, but the decisive moments came in the closing minutes as Atlanta found just enough execution at both ends to protect a narrow lead. In a high-scoring fourth period, the Dream matched Chicago shot for shot and ultimately saw out the result by two points.
Atlanta set the tone early with a dominant opening quarter, putting up 31 points to Chicago’s 15 and forcing the Sky to chase the fixture from the outset. That fast start proved crucial. Although the Dream cooled in the second and third periods, their early control gave them a platform when the pressure rose late on.
Chicago responded impressively after the break. The Sky won the third quarter 27-13 and followed it with 30 more points in the fourth, turning what had looked comfortable for the home side into a genuine contest. Their offensive efficiency was strong throughout, finishing at 52.2 percent from the floor, but Atlanta’s extra possessions and work on the glass helped tilt the balance.
The Dream collected 39 rebounds to Chicago’s 27 and also got to the line more often, converting 23 free throws compared with the Sky’s 15. That difference was central to the final margin. Atlanta shot just 41.9 percent overall and 28.6 percent from three-point range, the same long-range percentage as Chicago, yet they still found the route to victory through second-chance control and foul-line composure.
Jordin Canada gave Atlanta control in possession with nine assists, consistently moving the ball into good areas and helping the Dream finish with 24 assists as a team. Brionna Jones added 10 rebounds to anchor the interior work, while Gray’s 29 points provided the cutting edge whenever Atlanta needed a composed attacking sequence.
For Chicago, Azura Stevens was the standout with 20 points and nine rebounds, while Courtney Vandersloot contributed six assists. The Sky’s attacking rhythm after halftime kept them within touching distance and nearly carried them all the way back, but the slow first quarter remained too much to overcome.
Key performers
Allisha Gray was the clear standout in this fixture, finishing with 29 points and six rebounds in a performance full of timely shot-making. Canada controlled the tempo with nine assists, and Jones’ 10 rebounds gave the Dream an important edge on the boards. For the Sky, Stevens produced a strong all-around display with 20 points and nine rebounds.
NerdSports Stat: Atlanta won by just 2 points despite Chicago shooting 10.3 percentage points better from the floor, with the Dream making up the difference through a +12 rebounding margin and +8 advantage at the free-throw line.
The result moves Atlanta to 16-10 overall and strengthens the Dream’s hold in the playoff picture, while Chicago drops to 9-17 and is left to rue that opening-quarter deficit. For Atlanta, this was a valuable home result built on resilience as much as flair. The Dream will now look to carry that momentum into their next fixture, while the Sky need a sharper start next time out if they are to turn competitive performances into results.
Frequently Asked Questions
No individual scoring times were provided for this fixture. Allisha Gray led Atlanta Dream with 29 points, while Azura Stevens led Chicago Sky with 20 points.
Atlanta Dream 93 – 91 Chicago Sky.
Atlanta Dream improved to 16-10 and strengthened their position in the playoff race, while Chicago Sky fell to 9-17 and remain under pressure in the standings.
Allisha Gray was the standout performer with 29 points and 6 rebounds for Atlanta Dream.
