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Indiana Fever stun Atlanta Dream

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7 months ago

June 15, 2024

The Atlanta Dream were defeated 91-84 by the Indiana Fever for their second consecutive loss on Thursday night. The game was held at the Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis in front of a large crowd. For the Dream, it was another slow start for the team as they were again outscored in the first half 44-59.

“We got to start the game better. At the end of the day we can’t dig ourselves a hole like that, because it takes to much energy to try and come back. Especially with a team that shoot the 3 the way they shoot. They got up early, and we got to do a better job of starting those games,” said head coach Tanisha Wright.

“Defensively, we didn’t do a great job in the first half taking away their options when they got hot. [Kelsey] Mitchell got hot and obviously [Aliyah] Boston got hot, and we need to do a better job of that. But I think the second half we got a little bit back to ourselves, which is playing Atlanta basketball like we have the last two years.”

The Fever started strong, quickly establishing a lead in the first quarter. Led by the dynamic duo of Aliyah Boston and Kelsey Mitchell, Indiana’s offense was firing on all cylinders. Boston, known for her aggressive approach in the paint and mid-range accuracy, scored a game-high 27 points along with 13 rebounds. Mitchell, the team’s floor general, orchestrated the offense with precision, contributing 24 points.

Despite the early deficit, the Dream responded with resilience. Rhyne Howard, continued her strong shooting as she tied her career high with six 3-pointers. She finished the game with 26 points. Cheyenne Parker-Tyus, added 18 points and six rebounds to help keep the Dream within striking distance with her clutch shooting. It was Parker-Tyus 100th career game in a Dream uniform. She was a big part in why the Dream outscored the Fever 30-17.

The second half saw both teams exchanging baskets in a back-and-forth battle. Atlanta managed to narrow the gap to just 11 points in the third quarter, thanks to 14-6 run making the score 62-73. However, Indiana defense tightened up in the final minutes, forcing crucial turnovers and securing key rebounds.

The Dream will look to regroup and address their defensive lapses as they prepare for their next matchup against the Sparks on Sunday afternoon.

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Los Angeles and Atlanta meet in cross-conference matchup

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January 3, 2025

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Los Angeles and Atlanta meet in cross-conference matchup

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Atlanta Hawks (18-16, seventh in the Eastern Conference) vs. Los Angeles Lakers (18-14, sixth in the Western Conference)

Los Angeles; Friday, 10:30 p.m. EST

BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Lakers -4; over/under is 231.5

BOTTOM LINE: Atlanta takes on Los Angeles for a non-conference matchup.

The Lakers have gone 11-5 in home games. Los Angeles gives up 114.1 points and has been outscored by 2.1 points per game.

The Hawks are 8-9 on the road. Atlanta is the Eastern Conference leader with 45.8 rebounds per game led by Jalen Johnson averaging 10.2.

The Lakers are shooting 47.2% from the field this season, 0.1 percentage points lower than the 47.3% the Hawks allow to opponents. The Hawks average 13.0 made 3-pointers per game this season, 0.4 fewer makes per game than the Lakers allow.

TOP PERFORMERS: Anthony Davis is averaging 26.1 points, 11.6 rebounds, 3.5 assists and two blocks for the Lakers.

Trae Young is averaging 22.3 points and 12 assists for the Hawks.

LAST 10 GAMES: Lakers: 6-3, averaging 111.1 points, 43.6 rebounds, 25.7 assists, 8.2 steals and 5.2 blocks per game while shooting 46.6% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 108.4 points per game.

Hawks: 5-5, averaging 119.3 points, 45.4 rebounds, 29.4 assists, 10.8 steals and 5.3 blocks per game while shooting 46.7% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 120.5 points.

INJURIES: Lakers: Jarred Vanderbilt: out (knee), Gabe Vincent: day to day (oblique), Christian Wood: out (knee), Anthony Davis: day to day (ankle), Jalen Hood-Schifino: day to day (hamstring).

Hawks: Jalen Johnson: day to day (shoulder), Bogdan Bogdanovic: day to day (leg), Kobe Bufkin: out for season (shoulder), Larry Nance Jr.: out (hand), Cody Zeller: out (personal), Trae Young: day to day (hand).

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The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.

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New Orleans terror attack: Federal investigation

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January 3, 2025

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New Orleans terror attack: Federal investigation

Federal law enforcement says the man who drove through the French Quarter killing 14 and injured dozens acted alone. The city of New Orleans making safety a top priority as the Sugar Bowl gets underway at the Superdome.

Posted January 2, 2025 7:00pm EST

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Pro Bowl Snubs – Drake London, Atlanta Falcons

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January 2, 2025

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Pro Bowl Snubs – Drake London, Atlanta Falcons

Pro Bowl selections and their alternates were released on Thursday. The Atlanta Falcons were well represented by Chris Lindstrom and KhaDarel Hodge as nominations along with eight alternates.

One of the most egregious omissions from the alternate list was third-year wide receiver Drake London.

Only Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Ja’Marr Chase, Minnesota Vikings star Justin Jefferson, and Detroit Lions star Amon-Ra St. Brown finished better in all three major receiving categories (catches, yards, touchdowns) than London through 16 regular season games.

His 90 catches are eighth among wide receivers and his 1,084 yards puts him ninth, and his seven touchdowns puts him in a tie for 13th. London battled quarterback inconsistency his first two years in the league, and 2024 was no different for the 23-year-old.

When fellow wide receiver Darnell Mooney inevitably gets one reception Sunday versus the Carolina Panthers, he and London will be the first duo in the NFL this season to eclipse 1,000 yards each. Both having done so while managing a new head coach, a new offensive coordinator, and two new quarterbacks.

The four NFC receivers who got Pro Bowl bids – Justin Jefferson, CeeDee Lamb, Amon-Ra St. Brown, and Terry McLaurin have valid credentials.

The list of alternates includes Mike Evans (Buccaneers), Jaxon Smith-Njigba (Seahawks), Malik Nabers (Giants), and AJ Brown (Eagles).

Smith-Njigba edges London on catches and yards, but London has him on touchdowns. Same goes for Nabers. It’s hard to argue against the numbers Brown has put up despite missing three games at the beginning of the year.

Evans might be getting the veteran nod on this one. London has him beat in receptions and yards, Evans got the Pro Bowl nod.

London is clearly having his best season of his young career. One that’s worthy of some Pro Bowl recognition. If he continues putting up numbers, and there doesn’t seem to be any reason to think he won’t keep improving, the recognition will come.

Opposing defenses know exactly who Drake London is.

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