Atlanta Dream edged Dallas Wings 82-81 on Wednesday, July 29, 2026, in the Women’s National Basketball Association, with Allisha Gray’s 25-point display and a decisive 30-point fourth quarter proving the pivotal moment in Arlington as the visitors overturned a late deficit to take the result by a single point.
This was a fixture that turned sharply after a level opening quarter. Both sides posted 16 points in the first period before Dallas began to gain control through cleaner shot-making and better rhythm in the half-court. The Wings won the second quarter 22-16 and then stretched the margin again in the third, taking that period 26-20 to carry a 64-52 lead into the final quarter.
For long stretches, Dallas looked the more settled side. Arike Ogunbowale led the scoring with 24 points, adding six rebounds and four steals, while Paige Bueckers helped knit possessions together with six assists. Jessica Shepard gave the Wings a strong interior platform with 14 rebounds, and Dallas shot an efficient 49.3 percent from the floor overall.
But Atlanta’s response in the closing period changed the complexion of the match. The Dream poured in 30 fourth-quarter points, matching almost half their total from the first three periods combined. Even without much joy from long range — Atlanta made just one of 16 attempts from beyond the arc — the visitors found another route. They attacked the paint, got to the line 25 times, and converted 19 free throws, a decisive edge in a one-point result.
Gray finished with 25 points to set the pace, while Angel Reese delivered a major all-around contribution with 22 points, 12 rebounds and four steals. Jordin Canada added control and tempo with eight assists as Atlanta moved the ball well, finishing with 22 assists to Dallas’ 19. That combination of pressure on the rim, second-chance work and late execution allowed the Dream to flip the fixture in the final 10 minutes.
Key performers
Atlanta Dream: Allisha Gray was the leading figure with 25 points, while Angel Reese paired 22 points with 12 rebounds in a standout double-double. Jordin Canada’s eight assists were central to Atlanta’s late surge.
Dallas Wings: Arike Ogunbowale’s 24 points kept the hosts in front for much of the night, and Jessica Shepard’s 14 rebounds gave Dallas a solid platform on the glass. Paige Bueckers also supplied six assists in an encouraging creative display.
NerdSports Stat: Atlanta won by one point despite shooting just 6.3 percent from three-point range, with their +10 advantage at the free-throw line (19 made to Dallas’ 9) effectively covering the entire margin of victory ten times over.
The result tightens the picture near the top half of the table, with Atlanta improving to 17-10 and strengthening its road mark to 8-6. Dallas drops to 18-10 after letting a 12-point lead entering the fourth quarter slip away. For the Dream, this is the kind of away result that can carry real weight later in the season; for the Wings, the next fixture now takes on added importance as they look to respond quickly.
Frequently Asked Questions
No goal scorers were recorded in the match data provided. In scoring terms, Allisha Gray led Atlanta with 25 points and Arike Ogunbowale led Dallas with 24 points.
Dallas Wings 81 – 82 Atlanta Dream.
Atlanta improved to 17-10 and boosted its playoff push on the road, while Dallas moved to 18-10 after a narrow home defeat.
Allisha Gray was the standout performer with 25 points as Atlanta completed its late comeback.
