Te-Hina Paopao · The three-pointer leaves Te-Hina Paopao's fingertips with perfect rotation, finding nothing but net as she connects for a career-high fifth triple against Chicago. Even Paopao has to crack a grin at the heater she's on, torching the Sky defense during a crucial fourth-quarter barrage that helps the Dream extend their winning streak to five games. The rookie sharpshooter transforms from bench spark to closing-time assassin with her lightning-quick release, each successive make drawing louder roars from Dream fans who recognize they're witnessing something special. Her shooting display showcases why Atlanta's three-point revolution finds its perfect complement in the former Gamecock, whose championship pedigree travels seamlessly from Columbia to the A. The 93-80 victory demonstrates Atlanta's depth and Paopao's clutch gene, proving that some players simply never met a big moment they couldn't handle. She buried defenders with 16 points, two rebounds, three assists and one block. · State of Mint · State of Mint