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04-30 07:00

78 - 87

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Ended78 - 87

10:00

Howard vs. Jackson (Cardoso gets the ball)

0-0

9:31

Cardozo missed a two-point jumper

0-0

9:29

Reese defended the rebound

0-0

9:25

Reese missed a three-point shot

0-0

9:21

Sky got a defensive rebound

0-0

9:12

Howard vs. Jackson (Reese got the ball)

0-0

9:12

Jackson lost the ball and the ball was stolen by Howard

0-0

8:56

Konaft's breakaway layup was blocked by Koulibaly

0-0

8:54

Gray vs. Koulibaly (Kannada got the ball)

0-0

8:54

Dream of getting an offensive rebound

0-0

8:42

Kanada missed a three-point shot

0-0

8:38

Kona offensive rebound

0-0

8:37

Kona missed a two-point shot

0-0

8:35

Koulibaly defensive rebound

0-0

8:29

Howard fouled on a shot

0-0

8:29

Jackson made three free throws, the first of which was hit

1-0

8:29

Jackson hit his second free throw

2-0

8:29

Jackson hit the third free throw

3-0

8:19

Gray received an assist from Howard and hit a three-point shot

3-3

8:07

Jackson missed a layup

3-3

8:05

Kona defensive rebounds

3-3

8:01

Gray missed a three-point shot

3-3

8:00

Dream of getting an offensive rebound

3-3

8:00

Koulibaly fouled off the ball

3-3

7:50

Howard received an assist from Reese and hit a three-pointer

3-6

7:31

Cardoso drifted and missed the shot

3-6

7:31

Dream of getting defensive rebounds

3-6

7:31

Dream substitution, Papao came on to replace Gray

3-6

7:09

Koulibaly fouled on a shot

3-6

7:09

Kona made two free throws, the first missed

3-6

7:09

Dream of getting an offensive rebound

3-6

7:09

Sky made a substitution, and Westerveld came on to replace Koulibaly

3-6

7:09

Kona hit his second free throw

3-7

6:50

Jackson missed a three-point shot

3-7

6:45

Reese defended the rebound

3-7

6:33

Kona received an assist from Kanada and hit a jumper

3-9

6:21

Sheldon made a mistake in passing and the ball was stolen by Reese

3-9

6:17

Reese missed a two-point layup

3-9

6:15

Westbaird defensive rebound

3-9

6:08

Benham received an assist from Westbaird and hit a long jumper

6-9

5:56

Westbaird fouled a shot

6-9

5:56

Reece made two free throws, the first missed

6-9

5:56

Dream of getting an offensive rebound

6-9

5:56

Sky made a substitution, with Van Lees coming on to replace Shelton

6-9

5:56

Dream substitution, Ocourt came on to replace Kanada

6-9

5:56

Dream substitution, Gray came on to replace Kona

6-9

5:56

Reese hit his second free throw

6-10

5:40

Cardoso made a mistake in the pass and the ball was stolen by Ocourt

6-10

5:35

Cardoso fouled on a shot

6-10

5:35

Reese made two free throws, the first of which was hit

6-11

5:35

Sky made a substitution, and Latimore came on to replace Cardozo

6-11

5:35

Reese missed his second free throw

6-11

5:34

Sky got a defensive rebound

6-11

5:34

Dream substitution, Thierry came on to replace Reese

6-11

5:22

Ben Ham received an assist from Van Liss and hit a three-point shot

9-11

5:10

Howard missed a breakthrough layup

9-11

5:08

Latimore defensive rebound

9-11

5:04

Benham missed a long jumper from a hurry to stop

9-11

5:02

Papao defensive rebound

9-11

4:57

O'Court's step-back jumper was blocked by Latimore

9-11

4:57

Dream of getting an offensive rebound

9-11

4:57

Official suspension

9-11

4:57

Sky made a substitution, and Shelton came on to replace Benham

9-11

4:57

Dream substitution, Bolasse came on to replace Howard

9-11

4:48

Gray missed a three-point pull-up jumper

9-11

4:43

Jackson defensive rebound

9-11

4:41

Sheldon missed a two-point layup

9-11

4:38

Bolasse defensive rebound

9-11

4:35

Gray received an assist from Bolasse and hit a two-point layup

9-13

4:24

Sheldon fouled offensively

9-13

4:24

Sheldon made an offensive foul error

9-13

4:24

Sky made a substitution, and Jaquez came on to replace Jackson

9-13

4:05

O'Coulter drifted and missed the shot

9-13

4:04

Thierry offensive rebound

9-13

3:58

Bolasse scored on a breakthrough layup

9-15

3:33

Van Liss drifted and missed the shot

9-15

3:32

Ocourt defensive rebound

9-15

3:26

Gray missed a two-point jumper

9-15

3:23

Westbaird defensive rebound

9-15

3:03

Sheldon hit a two-point shot

11-15

2:44

Sky made a substitution, and Cardoso came on to replace Westveld

11-15

2:44

Dream substitution, Kanada came on to replace Okote

11-15

2:44

Dream substitution, Howard came on to replace Papao

11-15

2:44

Dream substitution, Reece came on to replace Gray

11-15

2:37

Howard received a Kanada assist and hit a three-point shot

11-18

2:25

Reese committed a personal foul

11-18

2:16

Latimemore missed a three-point shot

11-18

2:11

Kanada defensive rebounds

11-18

1:52

Bolasse missed a three-point shot

11-18

1:48

Jaquez defensive rebound

11-18

1:40

Jaquez made a mistake in passing and the ball was stolen by Reese

11-18

1:34

Bolasse missed a long jumper from a hurry to stop

11-18

1:33

Reese offensive rebound

11-18

1:33

Cardoso fouled on a shot

11-18

1:33

Reece made two free throws, the first missed

11-18

1:33

Dream of getting an offensive rebound

11-18

1:33

Sky made a substitution, and Jackson came on to replace Latimore

11-18

1:33

Sky made a substitution, and Westbaird came on to replace Cardozo

11-18

1:33

Reese missed his second free throw

11-18

1:30

Westbaird defensive rebound

11-18

1:22

Westveld stepped on the line and made a mistake

11-18

1:12

Bolasse received an assist from Howard and hit a two-point shot

11-20

1:12

Van Liss shot foul

11-20

1:12

Dream substitution, Gray came on to replace Thierry

11-20

1:12

Bolasse hit a free throw

11-21

1:00

Van Lees scored on a breakthrough layup

13-21

1:00

Kanada shot foul

13-21

1:00

Dream substitution, Kona came on to replace Borase

13-21

1:00

Van Liss hit a free throw

14-21

45.6

Kanada received an assist from Reese and hit a layup

14-23

31.9

Westerveld received an assist from Van Liss and hit a three-point shot

17-23

25.1

Kanada made a mistake in passing and the ball was stolen by Westveld

17-23

13.8

Jackson missed a three-point pull-up jumper

17-23

9.4

Reese defended the rebound

17-23

3.4

Reese received an assist from Kanada and scored on a breakthrough layup

17-25

0.0

The first quarter ends

17-25

Match Info

Atlanta Dream Overcome Chicago Sky 87–78 in WNBA Showdown

The Atlanta Dream secured an impressive 87–78 road victory over the Chicago Sky on April 30, 2026, in a closely contested Women's National Basketball Association regular-season matchup. The Dream's balanced attack and defensive resilience proved decisive as they pulled away in the fourth quarter to claim the win at Wintrust Arena.

Match Overview

Both teams entered the game looking to build momentum early in the 2026 season. The Sky, playing in front of their home crowd, started strongly but could not contain Atlanta's offensive firepower down the stretch. The Dream's 87-point output was powered by efficient shooting and strong contributions from their bench, while the Sky finished with 78 points despite several standout individual performances.

Key Moments

First Quarter: Chicago came out aggressive, leading by as many as 7 points before Atlanta closed the gap to 24–22 by the end of the period.
Second Quarter: The Dream tightened their defense and outscored the Sky 23–18 to take a 45–42 advantage into halftime.
Third Quarter: Both teams traded baskets, with Atlanta holding a slim 66–63 lead entering the final frame.
Fourth Quarter: The Dream exploded for 21 points while limiting Chicago to just 15, sealing the 9-point victory.

Tactical Story

Atlanta's game plan centered on controlling the tempo and limiting Chicago's transition opportunities. The Dream forced 14 Sky turnovers, converting them into 19 points on the fast break. Offensively, Atlanta moved the ball effectively, recording 25 assists on 34 made field goals. Chicago struggled from three-point range, connecting on only 6 of 22 attempts (27.3%), which hindered their ability to keep pace.

Standout Players

Atlanta Dream: Guard Rhyne Howard led all scorers with 24 points, adding 7 rebounds and 5 assists. Forward Cheyenne Parker contributed a double-double with 18 points and 11 boards.
Chicago Sky: Kahleah Copper paced the Sky with 22 points on 9-of-18 shooting. Marina Mabrey chipped in 16 points and 6 assists but struggled with foul trouble in the fourth quarter.

Season and Standings Impact

The victory improved the Atlanta Dream's record to 3–1 early in the 2026 campaign, keeping them near the top of the Eastern Conference standings. The Chicago Sky, now 2–2, will look to regroup as they continue a four-game homestand. This result also extended Atlanta's recent head-to-head dominance, having won three of the last four meetings between the two franchises.

With both teams showing championship aspirations, this game served as an early indicator of the competitive balance in the WNBA this season. The Dream's ability to win on the road against a quality opponent like Chicago bodes well for their postseason hopes, while the Sky must address their perimeter defense and late-game execution moving forward.