NewzARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Allisha Gray scored five of her 25 points in the closing seconds and the Atlanta Dream overcame a 15-point deficit to beat the Dallas Wings 82-81 on Wednesday night in the first game for both teams since the All-Star break. Angel Resse had 22 points and 12 rebounds for her 18th double-double of the season for the Dream (17-10). They have won four in a row and five of six following a five-game losing streak.
Arike Ogunbowale led Dallas (18-10) with 24 points. Azzi Fudd scored 20 points, Paige Bueckers had 16 points and Jessica Shepard had 16 points and 14 rebounds for her WNBA-leading 19th double-double of the season. Ogunbowale was called for a Flagrant Foul 1 on Gray’s 3-point shot with Dallas leading 81-77 and 18.7 seconds left.
Gray hit all three free throws, then took the ensuing inbounds pass and hit a contested jumper in the lane to give Atlanta its first lead of the second half with 15 seconds remaining. Awak Kuier missed a corner 3-point shot before Shepard’s putback attempt at the buzzer missed. The Dream were 1 of 16 from 3-point range.
Up next Dream: Host Seattle on Friday night. Wings: At Washington on Friday night. ___ AP WNBA: https://apnews.com/hub/wnba-basketball Source
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