Key facts
- Atlanta Dream host New York Liberty on Thursday.
- Atlanta has won its last four home games.
- Atlanta is 3-1 against Eastern Conference opponents.
- New York is 5-0 against Eastern Conference opponents.
- Rhyne Howard leads Atlanta in scoring, averaging 17.9 points.
- Breanna Stewart leads New York in scoring, averaging 20.5 points.
The Atlanta Dream will host the New York Liberty on Thursday, seeking to extend their current four-game home winning streak. Atlanta holds a 3-1 record against Eastern Conference opponents this season, while New York boasts a perfect 5-0 record in conference play. The Dream are averaging 40.2 points in the paint, led by Allisha Gray, and are shooting 43.4% from the field. The Liberty are third in the Eastern Conference in scoring with 87.3 points per game and are shooting 45.1%. Rhyne Howard leads the Dream with 17.9 points per game, while Breanna Stewart is the top scorer for the Liberty with 20.5 points, 8.6 rebounds, and 1.5 steals per game. This marks the first matchup between the two teams this season. Atlanta's Brionna Jones is out with a knee injury, while New York's Sabrina Ionescu and Jonquel Jones are listed as day-to-day.