Atlanta Dream vs Phoenix Mercury Prediction & Game Preview - August 29, 2023 | WNBA

The Phoenix Mercury, on a five-game losing streak, face the Atlanta Dream, who sit fourth in the WNBA Eastern Conference, on Tuesday, August 29.

The Dream are also in the midst of a losing stretch, having lost their last three games. However, given Pheonix's struggles throughout the season, Atlanta will likely see this game as a chance to return to winning ways.

In their last meeting on July 30, the Dream secured a seven-point win, winning 80-73. Atlanta will believe they can secure another win, considering Phoenix's underwhelming record of nine wins and 25 losses.

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Atlanta Dream vs Phoenix Mercury Prediction

The Dream are heavy favorites. Atlanta has won 16 of their 35 games this season, almost double that of Phoenix, as they look to close in on a .500 finish to the season.

Cheyenne Parker's presence will be a big concern for the Mercury, whose defense will be forced to deal with her versatile offensive and defensive presence.

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Atlanta Dream Roster

PLAYER	POS	HEIGHT	WEIGHT	DOB	EXP	FROM
Laeticia Amihere	F	6-3 ft	185 lbs	JULY 10, 2001	R	SOUTH CAROLINA/CANADA
Monique Billings	F	6-4 ft	192 lbs	MAY 2, 1996	5 yrs	UCLA/USA
Nia Coffey	F	6-1 ft	182 lbs	JUNE 11, 1995	6 yrs	NORTHWESTERN/USA
Asia (AD) Durr	G	5-10 ft	151 lbs	APRIL 5, 1997	2 yrs	LOUISVILLE/USA
Allisha Gray	G	6-0 ft	167 lbs	JANUARY 12, 1995	6 yrs	SOUTH CAROLINA/USA
Naz Hillmon	F	6-2 ft	190 lbs	APRIL 5, 2000	1 yrs	MICHIGAN/USA
Rhyne Howard	G	6-2 ft	175 lbs	APRIL 29, 2000	1 yrs	KENTUCKY/USA
Haley Jones	F-G	6-1 ft	187 lbs	MAY 23, 2001	R	STANFORD/USA
Aari McDonald	G	5-6 ft	141 lbs	AUGUST 20, 1998	2 yrs	ARIZONA/USA
Cheyenne Parker	F	6-4 ft	193 lbs	AUGUST 22, 1992	8 yrs	MIDDLE TENNESSEE/USA
Danielle Robinson	G	5-9 ft	137 lbs	MAY 10, 1989	11 yrs	OKLAHOMA/USA
Iliana Rupert	C	6-4 ft	189 lbs	JULY 12, 2001	1 yrs	TANGO BOURGES/FRANCE

Phoenix Mercury Roster

PLAYER	POS	HEIGHT	WEIGHT	DOB	EXP	FROM
Sophie Cunningham	G	6-1 ft	170 lbs	AUGUST 16, 1996	4 yrs	MISSOURI/USA
Skylar Diggins-Smith	G	5-9 ft	145 lbs	AUGUST 2, 1990	9 yrs	NOTRE DAME/USA
Liz Dixon	F	6-5 ft	195 lbs	SEPTEMBER 29, 2000	R	LOUISVILLE/USA
Brittney Griner	C	6-9 ft	205 lbs	OCTOBER 18, 1990	9 yrs	BAYLOR/USA
Megan Gustafson	C	6-3 ft	195 lbs	DECEMBER 13, 1996	4 yrs	IOWA/USA
Moriah Jefferson	G	5-6 ft	130 lbs	MARCH 8, 1994	6 yrs	CONNECTICUT/USA
Michaela Onyenwere	F	6-0 ft	178 lbs	AUGUST 10, 1999	2 yrs	UCLA/USA
Shey Peddy	G	5-7 ft	145 lbs	OCTOBER 28, 1988	4 yrs	TEMPLE/USA
Kadi Sissoko	F	6-2 ft	165 lbs	JANUARY 25, 1999	R	SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA/USA
Sug Sutton	G	5-8 ft	140 lbs	DECEMBER 17, 1998	1 yrs	TEXAS-AUSTIN/USA
Diana Taurasi	G	6-0 ft	163 lbs	JUNE 11, 1982	18 yrs	CONNECTICUT/USA
Brianna Turner	F	6-3 ft	170 lbs	JULY 5, 1996	4 yrs	NOTRE DAME/USA

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Atlanta Dream vs Phoenix Mercury: Where to watch

You can watch the contest on AZ Family, BSSE, FUBO and WNBA League Pass. The game will be played at the Gateway Center and is set to tip off at 7 p.m. Eastern Time.

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Atlanta Dream vs Phoenix Mercury: Players to watch

The Dream will have their primary scorers available against Phoenix, meaning Cheyenne Parker, Rhyne Howard and Alisha Gray should play. Parker is coming off a 24-point, 10-rebound night in her last game.

The Dream will likely look to Monique Billings and Haley Jones to provide some assistance off the bench.

For the Mercury, Brittney Griner, Moriah Jefferson,and Diana Taurasi will be the three players the Dream will need to try to nullify. All three of the Mercury's primary scorers are versatile and can get hot in seconds. Sophie Cunningham could also provide a spark in the scoring column for Phoenix.

Furthermore, Brianna Turner's rebounding ability could be key to keeping the Mercury in the game as they look to limit second-chance points and get out on the break quickly.