ATL vs NYL Dream11: We are 0the midway into the point of the WNBA and we have already learned what players are going to participate in the All-Star game. With regulars like Nneka Ogwumike, A’ja Wilson, Breanna Stewart, Sue Bird, and Sylvia Fowles and some first-timers like Kelsey Plum, Jackie Young, and Sabrina Ionescu, we are going to have an exciting game for sure. In this game, the Atlanta Dream is going to take New York Liberty.
The Dream has had a much better start to the season than they have had in some years and they look like an entirely different roster set-up this season and eight wins and eight losses start is surely a promising one. Rookie Rhyne Howard has helped the matters on both ends and the Dream look primed for a decent Postseason run. On the other hand, the Liberty has recovered from a horrendous 1 win and seven losses start, winning six of their last nine games. In their last game, the Liberty defeated the Sun 81:77 as five players scored in double-digits. Can the Dream get something going here?
Home: Atlanta Dream
Visitors: New York Liberty
Match Timing: 25 June, @ 05:00 AM (+05:30 UTC)
Venue: Gateway Center
Dream’s defense has been tight
The Dream may not look like a deep Postseason team but one thing is for sure, their defense has hit big strides and with Rhyne in the scene, they have become stricter on the perimeter. The play of Cheyenne Parker has been impressive on both ends of the floor. The rest of the unit has been either injured or has lacked cohesion but there have been some surprise high-yielding performers like Durr and Caldwell. Before their injuries, Kirsty Wallace was emerging as a wonderful rookie two-way player whereas Erica Wheeler was getting comfortable with the system.
Liberty has gotten in a groove
The Liberty were solely dependent upon Sabrina Ionescu having 20+ points nights to pull through on the offensive end but things have changed since then. The inclusion of Marinne Johannes has been a huge boost as she not only gives great shooting but can also act as a playmaker. Natasha Howard has been a huge factor on the offensvie end and has helped the matters. Meanwhile, the bench has looked deep with the likes of Xan Hu, Sam Whitecomb, and Didi Richards which have brought inside scoring, long-range shooting, and defense.
Performance Predictions
Highest scorer: Sabrina Ionescu: 20
Highest rebounder: Sabrina Ionescu: 11
Top assists maker: Sabrina Ionescu: 8
Score Prediction: Liberty 85 Dream 77
Atlanta Dream Team News:
Dream Expected Starting Five
High-Post Forward: F: Cheyenne Parker
Inside Presence: F: Monique Billings
Veteran Ball-Handler: PG: Erica Wheeler
Driving Guard: SG: Aari McDonald
Sharpshooting Two-Way Guard: SG: Rhyne Howard
BENCH: Beatrice Mompremier, Megan Walker, Naz Hillmon.
New York Liberty Teams News:
Liberty Expected Starting Five
Athletic Forward: PF: Natasha Forward
Inside Presence: C: Stefanie Dolson
Expert Ball-Handler: G: Crystal Dangerfield
Laser shooter and Playmaker: SG: Marine Johannes
Leading All-Around Ball-Handler: PG: Sabrina Ionescu
BENCH: Sam Whitcomb, Lorela Cubaj, Michaela Onyenwera, Xu Han.
Rhyne Howard(ATL)
Points: 16
Rebounds: 08
Assists: 04
Steals: 01
Blocks: 01
Guard Howard has been an inconsistent but major threat on the scoring end while also compiling superb defense and rebounding. I believe she will be in 17-23 points, 4-7 rebounds, and 3-6 assists range.
Expected Fantasy Points Range: 30-43
Sabrina Ionescu(NYL)
Points: 11
Rebounds: 11
Assists: 06
Blocks: 01
Steals: 01
Guard Ionescu has done a great job as an all-around player but her scoring has been more erratic than desirable. I believe she will be in 16-22 points, 8-12 rebounds, and 7-11 assists 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: 14
Rebounds: 07
Assists: 00
Blocks: 03
Forward Parker is an incredible rebounder, and defender, and also has various tools when it comes to scoring. I believe she will be in 15-21 points, 6-8 rebounds, and 1-3 blocks range.
Expected Fantasy Points Range: 20-34
Natasha Howard(NYL)
Points: 14
Rebounds: 03
Assists: 04
Blocks: 02
Forward Howard has been a big factor on both ends and she has gotten it done more often than not. I believe she will be in 15-21 points, 5-8 rebounds, and 1-2 steals/blocks range.
Expected Fantasy Points Range: 23-33
Aari McDonald(ATL)
Points: 15
Rebounds: 01
Assists: 05
Steals: 01
McDonald is one of the best driving guards and she can also act as a playmaker while getting a bunch of steals. I believe she will be in 11-16 points and 3-5 assists range.
Expected Fantasy Points Range: 17-27
Marine Johannes(NYL)
Points: 11
Rebounds: 02
Assists: 05
Steals: 01
Guard Marine has brought a lot of funk as a shooter and as well as a playmaker as one of the guards. I believe she will be in 12-18 points and 4-7 assists range.
Expected Fantasy Points Range: 20-31
(Recommended)
PG: C Dangerfield, S Ionescu(SP), A McDonald
SG: M Johannes
SF: R Howard(PP)
PF: M Billings
C: S Dolson, C Parker
(Alternate)
PG: C Dangerfield, S Ionescu(SP), A McDonald
SG: D Richards
SF: R Howard(PP)
PF: M Billings, N Howard
C: C Parker
A rookie Rhyne Howard with a memorable campaign already while Sabrina Ionescu is already a big star presence, who will come on top as the future of the league cross paths? You can catch this amazing battle on the WNBA League Pass a place to get hold of all the live games and you can also watch the full-game replays. To learn the scores, news, and stats, visit the official website of the WNBA.