Atlanta Dream earned a 98–89 WNBA victory over Seattle Storm at Gateway Center on Friday, with Angel Reese’s 21-point, 13-rebound double-double setting the tone in College Park. Atlanta’s 32-point fourth quarter secured the result after Seattle had reduced the deficit during the third period.
The Dream made the sharper start, building a 27–15 advantage through the opening quarter before taking a 47–33 lead into halftime. Their early edge came from disciplined ball movement and a willingness to attack the basket, with Atlanta finishing the night with 24 assists and earning 39 trips to the free-throw line.
Seattle responded after the interval. The Storm won the third quarter 26–19 to trim the margin to seven points, 66–59, and gave themselves a genuine route back into the contest. Natisha Hiedeman led that effort with a match-high 23 points, while Dominique Malonga controlled the glass for Seattle with 13 rebounds.
But Atlanta retained its composure in the deciding quarter. The Dream matched Seattle’s urgency with 32 points in the final 10 minutes, converting key opportunities from the line and maintaining enough offensive rhythm to keep the visitors at arm’s length. Atlanta made 34 of 39 free throws, compared with Seattle’s 24 of 30, while the Dream also held a 10–5 advantage in made three-pointers.
Key performers
Reese was the standout for Atlanta, pairing her 21 points with 13 rebounds for a decisive double-double. Jordin Canada orchestrated the Dream attack with nine assists, helping Atlanta produce seven more team assists than Seattle.
For the Storm, Hiedeman’s 23 points provided the primary scoring threat, and Malonga’s 13 boards kept Seattle competitive on the interior. Jade Melbourne added six assists, but Seattle’s 21.7% three-point shooting limited its ability to fully turn its third-quarter momentum into a comeback.
NerdSports Stat: Atlanta converted 34 free throws and made 10 three-pointers, producing 64 points from the line and beyond the arc—eight more than Seattle managed from those two scoring areas combined.
The victory lifts Atlanta to an 18–10 overall record and 10–4 at home, reinforcing its strong position in the WNBA playoff race. Seattle falls to 6–25 and 2–14 on the road. Neither side’s next fixture was included in the supplied match data, but the Dream will look to carry this efficient late-game execution into their next outing.
Frequently Asked Questions
No goal scorers or goal minutes apply in this basketball fixture; Natisha Hiedeman led all players with 23 points, while Angel Reese led Atlanta with 21 points.
Atlanta Dream 98 – 89 Seattle Storm.
Atlanta improved to 18–10 and strengthened its playoff-race position, while Seattle dropped to 6–25.
Angel Reese was the standout performer with 21 points and 13 rebounds.
