Atlanta Dream W vs Seattle Storm W — 98:89, NBA W
NBA W
Friday, July 31, 2026 • Gateway Center Arena
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta Dream W | 27 | 20 | 19 | 32 | 98 |
| Seattle Storm W | 15 | 18 | 26 | 30 | 89 |
Team Statistics
| Stat | Atlanta Dream W | Seattle Storm W |
|---|---|---|
| Field Goals | 27/64 | 30/68 |
| 3-Pointers | 10/26 | 5/23 |
| Free Throws | 34/39 | 24/30 |
| Rebounds | 33 | 30 |
| Assists | 24 | 17 |
| Steals | 14 | 10 |
| Blocks | 7 | 5 |
| Turnovers | 17 | 20 |
Box Score
Top scorers
N. Hiedeman
23 PTS · 5 REB · 5 AST
A. Reese
21 PTS · 13 REB · 2 AST
N. Hillmon-Baker
18 PTS · 2 REB · 3 AST
Atlanta Dream W
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | FG | 3PT | FT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A. ReeseS | 37:34 | 21 | 13 | 2 | 5-12 | 2-5 | 9-12 |
| R. HowardS | 34:42 | 9 | 2 | 5 | 3-13 | 3-9 | 0-0 |
| J. CanadaS | 31:22 | 10 | 4 | 9 | 1-5 | 0-1 | 8-8 |
| A. GrayS | 31:08 | 16 | 3 | 2 | 5-13 | 1-4 | 5-6 |
| N. Hillmon-BakerS | 25:28 | 18 | 2 | 3 | 6-9 | 2-5 | 4-5 |
| B. Jones | 16:58 | 14 | 5 | 0 | 4-5 | 0-0 | 6-6 |
| I. Borlase | – | 3 | 2 | 2 | 1-3 | 1-1 | 0-0 |
| J. Sherrod | 08:38 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 2-4 | 1-1 | 2-2 |
| Totals | 98 | 33 | 24 | 27-64 | 10-26 | 34-39 |
Seattle Storm W
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | FG | 3PT | FT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N. HiedemanS | 33:49 | 23 | 5 | 5 | 9-19 | 0-6 | 5-7 |
| A. ThiamS | 29:08 | 8 | 9 | 1 | 2-4 | 1-3 | 3-4 |
| F. JohnsonS | – | 9 | 0 | 3 | 2-11 | 0-3 | 5-6 |
| J. MelbourneS | 25:17 | 9 | 1 | 6 | 2-7 | 1-4 | 4-4 |
| Dominique MalongaS | – | 16 | 13 | 1 | 8-10 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| K. Samuelson | 16:17 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 2-4 | 2-4 | 2-2 |
| Ezi Magbegor | 13:43 | 12 | 1 | 1 | 4-7 | 1-3 | 3-3 |
| Z. Cooke | 12:56 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0-2 | 0-0 | 2-4 |
| J. Horston | 12:20 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1-4 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Stefanie Dolson | 05:28 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Totals | 89 | 30 | 17 | 30-68 | 5-23 | 24-30 |
Game Recap
The Atlanta Dream defeated the Seattle Storm 98-89, closing out a nine-point victory behind a balanced scoring effort and stronger late-game execution. Atlanta got key contributions from multiple starters and rotation players, using its perimeter shooting and ball movement to create enough separation despite Seattle’s efficient overall shooting night.
Key Takeaways
- →The Atlanta Dream W have a superior offensive rating (108
- →The Atlanta Dream W, with a significantly better record and home performance, are expected to win against the struggling Seattle Storm W
- →The Atlanta Dream W have a significant rest advantage with 12 days off compared to Seattle Storm W's 2 days
- →The Atlanta Dream W have a significant advantage in this matchup, both in terms of rest and overall performance metrics
- →The Atlanta Dream W have a significant home court advantage with a 9-5 record and a higher scoring average at home