Atlanta Dream fit get their leading scorer back at one important stage of their WNBA playoff run. Allisha Gray don dey listed as questionable for Game 3 on Thursday for Barclays Center, with Dream dey hold 2-0 lead over New York Liberty for the best-of-five semifinal.
Gray, one left shooting guard, injure finger for her left hand for the first quarter of Game 1 and no play the second match. She watch from the bench as her teammates take 101-98 overtime victory, one result wey confusion between the officials and the Liberty players for the final possession settle.
No team for WNBA history don come back from 2-0 down for best-of-five playoff series, and dat one give Atlanta strong cushion as dem dey go New York. Even without their top scorer, Dream find answer for Game 2 through Jordin Canada and Angel Reese defensive intensity. "Nobody go try to be Lish because na only one Lish dey," head coach Karl Smesko talk before the second game. "She dey among the best players for the league. She be exceptional scorer and great defender."
DeWanna Bonner, wey join the team before the playoffs, don add more depth. Atlanta now face decision whether to bring Gray back sharp sharp or give her more rest, because dem sabi say another win for New York go send dem straight to WNBA Finals.
