WNBA 3-Time All-Star Sets Career High Amid Brittney Griner's Absence

WNBA 3-Time All-Star Sets Career High Amid Brittney Griner's Absence originally appeared on Athlon Sports.

With Brittney Griner ruled out due to an injury, one player on the Dream stepped up in her absence and had a career night from the 3-point line.

The Atlanta Dream were able to take care of business at home against the Phoenix Mercury, defeating them 95-72 on Friday. The Dream entered the game without two starters with Rhyne Howard still sidelined with a knee injury and Brittney Griner ruled out with a neck injury.

The Dream did not start the game well, as they fell behind 10-2 early, but after that, the tide definitely shifted. Allisha Gray hit a 3-pointer to give Atlanta an 18-15 lead, and the Dream never looked back from there.

Gray finished with 26 points, including a career-high seven 3-pointers. With Griner and Howard out, someone was going to have to pick up the offensive load, and it was the three-time All-Star who stepped up.

FINAL SCORES AND TOP PERFORMERS FROM AN EXCITING NIGHT IN THE W 🌟

Allisha Gray went off for 27 PTS including a career high 7 threes to aid the Dream over the Mercury!#WelcometotheWpic.twitter.com/EagFDC9uMf

— WNBA (@WNBA) August 2, 2025

Naz Hillman (18 points), Brionna Jones (16) and Maya Caldwell (14) also finished in double digits for the Dream. Jordin Canada finished with 11 assists.

This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Aug 2, 2025, where it first appeared.