Dream looks for Rhyne Howard to breakout in WNBA Finals Game 3
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 21, 2026, 8:39 PM
Last updated Oct 21, 2026
The Atlanta Dream face the Golden State Valkyries in Game 3 of the WNBA Finals on Wednesday night. The Dream tied the series at 1-1 after a 79-65 victory in Game 2, where Rhyne Howard set a Finals record with six steals. Despite struggling offensively, shooting 30.6% in the playoffs, Howard's defensive performance has helped her team thrive with a 6-1 playoff record. Head coach Karl Smesko emphasized that getting more transition opportunities could help Howard find her scoring rhythm in this critical matchup.
- •Game 3 is scheduled for Wednesday night in Atlanta.
- •Atlanta tied the series with a Game 2 win over Golden State.
- •Rhyne Howard has only scored 17 points in two finals games.
- •Howard recorded a Finals-record six steals in Game 2.
- •Atlanta holds a 6-1 playoff record heading into Game 3.
- 8:39 PMYahoo Sports — Dream hoping for Rhyne Howard breakout in WNBA Finals Game 3
"Howard getting hot would change the series.
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