Atlanta Dream leading scorer Allisha Gray ruled out for remainder of Game 1 with left hand injury

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Cole, A. (2026, October 4). Atlanta Dream leading scorer Allisha Gray ruled out for remainder of Game 1 with left hand injury. Toronto Star. https://www.thestar.com/sports/basketball/atlanta-dream-leading-scorer-allisha-gray-ruled-out-for-remainder-of-game-1-with-left-hand-injury/article_27fdecdc-e037-5734-afc9-89113c211b5f.html

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Atlanta Dream guard Allisha Gray has been ruled out for the rest of Game 1 in the WNBA semifinals against the New York Liberty due to a left hand injury sustained during the first quarter. Initially injured from hard contact on a screen, she briefly returned but re-injured her hand while diving for a loose ball in the second quarter. As the team’s leading scorer this season with an average of 19 points per game and a four-time All-Star player, Gray's absence is significant given her recent performance in Atlanta’s previous playoff games against Washington.

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The New York Liberty faced off against the Atlanta Dream in Game 1 of the WNBA semifinals on Sunday. Despite being the No. 8 seed, the Liberty had previously swept the top-seeded Minnesota Lynx with an average margin of victory of 16 points. However, they struggled against a more experienced and resilient Dream team that won their first-round series convincingly by sweeping the Washington Mystics with a decisive 93-75 win.

The Dream, led by Jordin Canada's strong second-half performance (20 of her 25 points) and five steals, secured a 92-82 victory. Despite missing star player Allisha Gray due to a left hand injury, the Dream showcased their defensive prowess, forcing 21 turnovers that they capitalized on for 32 points. New York's Breanna Stewart had 19 points, while Sabrina Ionescu led with 27 but it wasn't enough as Atlanta’s defense overwhelmed them in the third quarter. This loss marks a significant challenge for the Liberty, who will need to adjust their strategy quickly before Game 2 on Wednesday in Atlanta.

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ATLANTA (AP) — Atlanta Dream guard Allisha Gray is out for the remainder of Game 1 of the WNBA semifinals against the New York Liberty after suffering a left hand injury Sunday. asserted

Gray → suffer → injury

Gray, a four-time All-Star who led the Dream in scoring this season with 19 points per game, initially went down after hard contact on a screen in the first quarter. asserted

who → lead → quarter

She retreated to the locker room holding her hand with 3:59 remaining in the first quarter. asserted

She → retreat → quarter

She briefly returned to action in the second quarter, but her day ended for good after she dove for a loose ball on the defensive end of the floor with 3:44 left in the first half. asserted

she → return → half

Gray immediately grabbed her hand again and went down the tunnel. asserted

Gray → grab → tunnel

The team ruled her out just before halftime. asserted

team → rule → halftime

The 31-year-old was coming off two stellar playoff games, scoring 22 points and playing 35 minutes in each of Atlanta’s two first-round wins over Washington. asserted

old → come → Washington

Atlanta Dream leading scorer Allisha Gray ruled out for remainder of Game 1 with left hand injury

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