ATL vs CON Dream11: As the WNBA has reached the midway point, there is no doubt that we are closer to the All-Star game at this point. We will see regular ones like A’ja Wilson, Breanna Stewart, Sylvia Fowles, and Nneka Ogwumike in the game but the reserves are yet to be announced. The reserves are yet to be announced and there is no doubt that Rhyne Howard and Alyssa Thomas can be two of the candidates. In this game, Rhyne’s Atlanta Dream will clash against the Connecticut Sun.
The Dream has lost the lost plot after a hot-start. They have eight wins and nine losses and have lost five out of their last six games. In their last game, they lost to the Liberty 77:89 despite a scintillating 23 points performance by Ad Durr. On the other hand, the Sun has been among some of the best teams, with 12 wins and six losses. However, they have lost the last two games and like the Dream, also fell to the Liberty 77:81 as the offense failed to click twice in a row. These two teams have had a couple of poor offensive games, who will recover here?
Home: Atlanta Dream
Visitors: Connecticut Sun
Match Timing: 27 June, @ 12:30 AM (+05:30 UTC)
Venue: Gateway Center
Dream has been struggling on offense
The Dream hasn’t been able to be as effective as they should be on the offensive end and they have been unable to be effective both from outside and inside. Sure, Rhyne Howard has been a huge factor, especially as a long-range shooter while Ad Durr has come out of nowhere. The trouble is that Kirsty Wallace and Erica Wheeler who were key parts of the earlier success are missing due to injuries and the current unit has lacked chemistry due to lack of playing time together. How can Dream get it together after wasting a hot start?
Sun has some issues but can get long-term success
The Sun is having a tremendous season overall and has picked up its pace compared to last season. But one big issue is that Jonquel Jones has been unable to get it going even after coming so far into the season and she will need to dial it up for the team to fetch better results. Alyssa Thomas’ scoring has been down too whereas Courtney Williams has been brilliant in pushing the pace but needs to be more high-yielding.
Performance Predictions
Highest scorer: Rhyne Howard: 19
Highest rebounder: Jonquel Jones: 13
Top assists maker: Alyssa Thomas: 8
Score Prediction: Sun 82 Dream 71
Atlanta Dream Team News:
Dream Expected Starting Five
High-Post Forward: F: Cheyenne Parker
Inside Presence: F: Monique Billings
Iso Threat: G: Ad Durr
Driving Guard: SG: Aari McDonald
Sharpshooting Two-Way Guard: SG: Rhyne Howard
BENCH: Beatrice Mompremier, Maya Caldwell, Yvonne Turner, Naz Hillmon.
Connecticut Sun Team News
Sun Expected Starting Five
Quick Scorer: F: DeWanna Bonner
Point Forward: SF: Alyssa Thomas
All-Around Star Two-Way Forward: PF: Jonquel Jones
Two-Way Guard: PG: Natisha Hiedeman
Isolation Mid-Range Expert: SG: Courtney Williams
BENCH: Brionna Jones, DiJonai Carrington, Yvonne Anderson, Joyner Holmes, Nia Clouden.
Rhyne Howard(ATL)
Points: 19
Rebounds: 08
Assists: 02
Steals: 01
Blocks: 01
Guard Rhyne has been made to do a lot of work with the starters missing and she has been an incredible shooter, rebounder, and defender. I believe she will be in 16-23 points and 4-7 rebounds range.
Expected Fantasy Points Range: 30-43
Jonquel Jones(CON)
Points: 12
Rebounds: 11
Assists: 02
Forward Jonquel has been a huge factor as a rebounder and defender but her offense isn’t the same as it is supposed to be. I believe she will be in 12-18 points and 9-13 rebounds range. She can be selected as a Star/Pro Player in the Dream 11 Prediction scenario.
Expected Fantasy Points Range: 38-52
Cheyenne Parker(ATL)
Points: 08
Rebounds: 02
Assists: 03
Steals: 02
Blocks: 02
Parker continues to be a huge factor on the rebounding and defensive end while her offense is needed more than ever. I believe she will be in 12-19 points and 6-9 rebounds range.
Expected Fantasy Points Range: 20-34
Alyssa Thomas(CON)
Points: 06
Rebounds: 05
Assists: 05
Steals: 01
Forward Alyssa has been an all-around machine whose offense has been reeling recently but she plays a crucial role. I believe she will be in 9-14 points, 6-9 assists, and 5-8 rebounds range.
Expected Fantasy Points Range: 23-33
Aari McDonald(ATL)
Points: 12
Rebounds: 00
Assists: 04
Aari is starting these days and she brings amazing isolation skills as a scorer and can also dish some tough passes. I believe she will be in 10-15 points and 4-7 assists range.
Expected Fantasy Points Range: 17-27
Courtney Williams(CON)
Points: 16
Rebounds: 07
Assists: 03
Blocks: 01
Steals: 01
Guard Courtney seems to be figuring out her role in the team on the offensive end and has given strong rebounding and decent playmaking. I believe the pace-pusher will be in 12-18 points, 4-7 rebounds, and 3-5 assists range,
Expected Fantasy Points Range: 20-31
(Recommended)
PG: N Hiedeman, A McDonald
SG: C Williams
SF: D Carrington, N Hillmon, R Howard(PP)
PF: D Bonner
C: J Jones(SP)
(Alternate)
PG: A McDonald, M Caldwell
SG: C Williams
SF: A Thomas(PP), N Hillmon, R Howard(SP)
PF: D Bonner
C: B Jones
Rhyne Howard taking on Jonquel Jones, wouldn’t that be a riveting battle! You can watch this amazing battle on the WNBA League Pass an avenue for all the live games and you can also watch the full-game replays. To know the scores, news, and stats, visit the official website of the WNBA.
