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Allisha Gray · Riding high on the wave of confidence that came with conquering the Athletes Unlimited stage in the early spring, Allisha Gray refocused her sights to the Atlanta Dream, eager to prove what was already confirmed: her game knows few limits at the WNBA level, as well. Locked in on her goal of staging Atlanta’s fourth-quarter comeback, the 2023 All-Star puts Sug Sutton under restraint, first mirroring her rim attack to perfection with an emphatic swat. Forced into a rematch along the perimeter, Gray clamps down once more, flawlessly timing her jump for a second rejection. Retrieving the ball for herself this time, Gray speeds up her stride, outmaneuvering Diana Taurasi’s transition defense on the way to a left-handed, in-traffic finish, cutting the Phoenix Mercury’s once-commanding double-digit lead to just four. Atlanta would fall short in one of the 2024 season’s most thrilling games to date, though Gray remained efficient and effective. Saving her best, Gray notched 10 of her team-high 22 points in the final frame, complementing it with six boards, two assists, two steals, two blocks, and three triples on May 18, 2024. · State of Mint