Atlanta wakes up from a bad nightmare in the first half to come back and win in thrilling fashion over Seattle

Rhyne Howard scored 33 points, Allisha Gray added 28, and the Atlanta Dream came back from a 17-point deficit to beat the Seattle Storm 94-87, securing their fourth straight win.

Seattle led by 17 early in the third quarter, but the Dream rallied, with Gray's 3-pointer cutting the lead to 61-59. Gray's free throws and another 3-pointer gave Atlanta the lead in the fourth. Howard and Gray combined for 40 second-half points, while Brionna Jones added 15 and Naz Hillmon had 11 points and six rebounds.

Skylar Diggins pulled Seattle within 82-80 late, but Gray's free throws and Howard's six points sealed the win. Diggins led Seattle with 20 points, and Nneka Ogwumike had 16.

Atlanta outscored Seattle 60-42 in the second half, shooting 21 of 38. The Dream made 8 of 11 free throws in the fourth, while Seattle went 4 of 4.

This victory extended Atlanta's winning streak to four games but also solidified their position as a formidable force in the league.  Their ability to overcome a significant deficit against a strong team like Seattle showcases their resilience and determination. As the season progresses, maintaining such momentum could be crucial to Atlanta's playoff aspirations and overall success.