Matchup: Los Angeles Sparks vs Atlanta Dream
Scheduled Date: Friday, September 5, 2025
Venue: Gateway Center Arena, College Park, GA
Broadcast: WNBA League Pass
The Los Angeles Sparks (19-21) will compete against the Atlanta Dream (27-14) at the Gateway Center Arena this Friday.
In their previous face-off, the Los Angeles Sparks fell short against the Atlanta Dream with a final score of 86-75. The Sparks concluded the game with a field goal percentage of 40.6% (28 of 69) but struggled with their three-pointers, converting only 6 out of 25 attempts. At the charity stripe, they managed to hit 13 out of 20 free throws, translating to a 65.0% success rate. On the boards, Los Angeles gathered 35 rebounds, with 9 being offensive. They also recorded 19 assists, forced 10 turnovers from their opponents, and achieved 8 steals. Defensively, the Sparks allowed their rivals to shoot 43.0% from the field, permitting 34 of 79 shots. Meanwhile, Atlanta recorded 12 assists and 8 steals while securing 43 rebounds (12 offensive, 31 defensive) and blocking 9 shots. The Dream excelled at the free-throw line, hitting 7 of their 8 attempts for an impressive 87.5%. They also sank 11 of 28 three-point attempts.
Dearica Hamby was a standout in this matchup, scoring 21 points on 10 of 17 shooting. She played for 28 minutes and also recorded 9 rebounds. Hamby’s shooting percentage was an impressive 58.8%, and she contributed 4 assists to her team’s effort.
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The Sparks enter this game with a season record of 19-21. They average 85.8 points per game, placing them second in the league, while shooting 46.0% from the field. Los Angeles converts 34.6% of their three-point attempts (351 out of 1,015) and 76.7% from the free-throw line. Collectively, they secure 33.2 rebounds per game and have dished out 829 assists, ranking 7th in the WNBA for assists. They average 14.6 turnovers and commit 17.3 fouls each game. On defense, the Sparks force 12.7 turnovers and draw 18.6 fouls. They stand 12th in allowing assists to opponents, having given up 887 so far this season. Defensively, the Sparks concede a field goal percentage of 45.4% (507 of 744) and allow 33.3 rebounds per game, as well as 36.1% shooting from beyond the arc, ranking 12th in the league for opponent points per game (87.9).
In their most recent outing, the Atlanta Dream secured a victory against the Los Angeles Sparks, winning 86-75. The Dream managed 20 defensive rebounds and 13 offensive rebounds for a total of 33. They turned over the ball just 6 times while achieving 5 steals. The Sparks were called for 18 personal fouls, allowing the Dream 8 free throw opportunities, 7 of which were converted at an 87.5% rate. From three-point range, Atlanta successfully made 11 of 28 attempts (39.3%). By the end of the game, the Dream shot 34 out of 79 for a field goal percentage of 43.0%. The Sparks shot 40.6%, hitting 28 of 69, and struggled with their three-pointers, converting only 6 of 25, and made 13 of 20 free throws (65.0%). Atlanta allowed Los Angeles to gather 26 total rebounds, with 5 on the offensive end.
Rhyne Howard played a pivotal role for the Dream, scoring 19 points with a field goal percentage of 53.8% (7 of 13). She also recorded 4 rebounds while contributing 5 assists over 37 minutes of play.
Currently, Atlanta holds a record of 27-14 this season. Offensively, they have a shooting percentage of 43.9% from the field, ranking 7th in the league. The Dream have accumulated 3,433 points this season, averaging 83.7 points per game, and they secure 36.5 rebounds per contest. They distribute the ball for an average of 21.1 assists per game, 4th in the WNBA, while committing 11.3 turnovers on average. Atlanta averages 15.8 personal fouls per game and holds an impressive 78.3% free throw shooting percentage. Defensively, they rank 3rd in the WNBA for points allowed per game, giving up 77.0. The Dream force 11.6 turnovers each night and have limited opponents to 43.2% shooting from the floor (5th in the league). They surrender only 32.6% on three-point attempts (274 of 841), while opponents convert 77.4% of their free throw shots. Additionally, they allow an average of 19.1 assists and 31.4 rebounds per game, ranking them 2nd and 1st in the WNBA, respectively.
Who will come out on top in tonight’s WNBA matchup against the spread?
Guy Bruhn’s Prediction: Take Atlanta
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