On Friday night, the Atlanta Dream handed the back-to-back defending champion Las Vegas Aces their second loss of the season, coming back from a 12-point deficit for the 78-74 victory. Both teams are 4-2 on the season.
Swish Appeal’s contributing photographer Christina Merrion was at Gateway Center Arena to photograph all the fireworks.
Before the game, the spotlight was, rightfully, on A’ja Wilson. Last time she played in Atlanta, the Aces’ two-time MVP dropped 53 points, tying the WNBA record for most points scored in a single game.Christina Merrion.
The Dream’s Rhyne Howard, the league leader in steals with 2.8 per game, prepares to take on the Aces. Christina Merrion.
Aces head coach Becky Hammon converses with rookie Kate Martin during the game. The No. 18 pick in the 2024 WNBA Draft, Martin is playing more than 20 minutes per game for the defending champs.Christina Merrion.