Rhyne Howard: ‘Our mindset was we wanted to punch first, and we knew it would be a dog fight’
Atlanta Dream
How Rhyne Howard lifted the Atlanta Dream in home playoff opener
Howard: ‘We know that the playoffs is a whole new ball game’
Atlanta Dream seek to turn historic 30-win season into playoff success
Karl Smesko: ‘I want it to be an intimidating environment for our opponents coming in here’
WNBA Notes: Previewing probable playoff matchups
Breaking down the projected first-round matchups, from most likely to only slightly less likely to be a blowout
The Dream’s revival: How Karl Smesko turned belief into a franchise record and a Coach of the Year push
Dream general manager Dan Padover: ‘In one year, for him to take a team and become a top team, that’s unbelievable to me’
The anatomy of Atlanta’s surge — how the Dream have become a real threat
Hillmon: ‘Our defense really fuels us’
How Te-Hina Paopao’s energy carried the Atlanta Dream in tough first half vs. Valkyries
Karl Smesko on Paopao: ‘She’s explosive when she gets in. She’s somebody you really have to respect once she’s on the floor’
Vancouver shows up for the WNBA in the last Canada game before Toronto Tempo debut
Skylar Diggins: ‘It was electric out there’
Locked On Women’s Basketball: The game goes global
Leite: ‘Being there and like, feeling the excitement, it gives you goosebumps, and it’s so fun’
Locked On Women’s Basketball: The WNBA returns to Canada this weekend
Chelsea Leite: ‘This country is so excited to have more chances to watch basketball, to engage in the community’
