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ATLANTA, GA - JUNE 5: Tiffany Hayes #15 of the Atlanta Dream handles the ball against the Connecticut Sun on June 5, 2018 at Hank McCamish Pavilion in Atlanta, Georgia. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Scott Cunningham/NBAE via Getty Images)

Dantas, defense dominant in Atlanta Dream’s win over Connecticut Sun

WNBA All Star Game reformatted: What you need to know

Drop Off: Early-season three-point shooting observations

Takeaways: Atlanta Dream’s shooting slump, Diana Taurasi’s greatness

LOS ANGELES, CA - JUNE 03: Essence Carson #17 of the Los Angeles Sparks handles the ball against Maya Moore #23 of the Minnesota Lynx during a WNBA basketball game at Staples Center on June 3, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Leon Bennett/Getty Images)

Drop Off: Sparks top Lynx 77-69 in 2nd meeting of 2018 WNBA season

WASHINGTON, DC - JUNE 3: Chiney Ogwumike #13 of the Connecticut Sun shoots the ball against the Washington Mystics on June 3, 2018 at the Capital One Arena in Washington, DC. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Ned Dishman/NBAE via Getty Images)

Takeaways: Washington Mystics get scorched by the Connecticut Sun 88-64

SEATTLE, WA - MAY 25: Diamond DeShields #1 of the Chicago Sky shoots the ball against the Seattle Storm on May 25, 2018 at Key Arena in Seattle, Washington. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Joshua Huston/NBAE via Getty Images)

Drop Off: June WNBA schedule analysis, games of the month

HRADEC KRALOVE, CZECH REPUBLIC - JUNE 19: Leticia Romero (20) of Spain in action against Karolina Elhotova (6) of Czech Republic during the 2017 FIBA EuroBasket Women qualifications match between Spain and Czech Republic at Hradec Kralove Arena, Hradec Kralove, Czech Republic on June 19, 2017. (Photo by Omar Marques/Anadolu Agency/Getty Images)

Wings sign Leticia Romero, waive Saniya Chong

WASHINGTON, DC - MAY 27: Ariel Atkins #7 of the Washington Mystics shoots the ball against the Minnesota Lynx on May 27, 2018 at the Capital One Arena in Washington, DC. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Stephen Gosling/NBAE via Getty Images)

Drop Off: Mystics rookies Ariel Atkins, Myisha Hines-Allen shining early

UNCASVILLE, CONNECTICUT- May 7: Mercedes Russell #2 of the New York Liberty and Natalie Butler #51 of the Dallas Wings challenge for position during the Dallas Wings Vs New York Liberty, WNBA pre season game at Mohegan Sun Arena on May 7, 2018 in Uncasville, Connecticut. (Photo by Tim Clayton/Corbis via Getty Images)

Seattle Storm sign Mercedes Russell, waive Teana Muldrow

WHITE PLAINS, NY - MAY 29: #31 of the New York Liberty boxes out against Azura Stevens #30 of the Dallas Wings on May 29, 2018 at Westchester County Center in White Plains, New York. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Steve Freeman/NBAE via Getty Images)

WNBA news: New York Liberty defeat Dallas Wings, Katie Smith’s first victory

ATLANTA, GA - MAY 29: Tiffany Hayes #15 of the Atlanta Dream shoots the ball against the Minnesota Lynx on May 29, 2018 at McCamish Pavilion in Atlanta, Georgia. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Scott Cunningham/NBAE via Getty Images)

Defense, big shots leads Atlanta Dream to unlikely win over Minnesota Lynx

WHITE PLAINS, NY - MAY 29: Tina Charles #31 of the New York Liberty drives to the basket against the Dallas Wings on May 29, 2018 at Westchester County Center in White Plains, New York. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Steve Freeman/NBAE via Getty Images)

Drop Off: Liberty win going small, now not the time to panic for Lynx

UNCASVILLE, CT - AUGUST 04: Phoenix Mercury forward Angel Robinson (0) defended by Connecticut Sun forward Jonquel Jones (35) during the first half of an WNBA game between Phoenix Mercury and Connecticut Sun on August 4, 2017, at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, CT. Connecticut defeated Phoenix 93-92. (Photo by M. Anthony Nesmith/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Phoenix Mercury sign Angel Robinson, waive Imani Wright

WASHINGTON, DC - MAY 27: Myisha Hines-Allen #2 of the Washington Mystics reacts during game against the Minnesota Lynx on May 27, 2018 at the Capital One Arena in Washington, DC. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Stephen Gosling/NBAE via Getty Images)

Takeaways: Washington Mystics ride rookies to upset win over Minnesota Lynx

ATLANTA, GA - MAY 26: Layshia Clarendon #23 of the Atlanta Dream handles the ball against Skylar Diggins-Smith #4 of the Dallas Wings on May 26, 2018 at Hank McCamish Pavilion in Atlanta, Georgia. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Scott Cunningham/NBAE via Getty Images)

Takeaways: Dream’s defense improves, but Wings prove to be a tough match-up

WHITE PLAINS, NY - MAY 25: Maya Moore #23 of the Minnesota Lynx handles the ball against the New York Liberty on May 25, 2018 at Westchester County Center in White Plains, New York. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Steve Freeman/NBAE via Getty Images)

Takeaways: Moore and Augustus are clutch, Liberty make Westchester County debut

SAN ANTONIO, TX - AUGUST 1: Tina Charles #31 of the New York Liberty talks with Epiphanny Prince #10 of the New York Liberty during the game against the San Antonio Stars during a WNBA game on August 1, 2017 at the AT&T Center in San Antonio, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2017 NBAE (Photos by Mark Sobhani/NBAE via Getty Images)

Liberty host Lynx: new location, new leadership

ATLANTA - APRIL 3: Ivory Latta, Head Coach Marynell Meadors, and Katie Feenstra of the Atlanta Dream pose with fans after a press conference unveiling the new uniforms at Centennial Tower on April 3, 2008 in Atlanta, Georgia. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2008 NBAE. (Photo by Scott Cunningham/NBAE via Getty Images)

High Post Hoops WNBA Expansion Roundtable

SEATTLE, WA - MAY 20: Jewell Loyd #24 of the Seattle Storm handles the ball against the Phoenix Mercury on MAY 20, 2018 at KeyArena in Seattle, Washington. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Joshua Huston/NBAE via Getty Images)

Drop Off: 2015 WNBA draft class extensions, redrafting the first round

MINNEAPOLIS, MN - MAY 23: Sylvia Fowles #34 of the Minnesota Lynx handles the ball against Elizabeth Cambage #8 of the Dallas Wings on May 23, 2018 at Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by David Sherman/NBAE via Getty Images)

Takeaways: The Sylvia Fowles-Liz Cambage battle of Minneapolis

CHICAGO, IL - MAY 23: Gabby Williams #15 of the Chicago Sky walks out and shakes teammates hands before the game against the Atlanta Dream on May 23, 2018 at the Wintrust Arena in Chicago, Illinois. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Randy Belice/NBAE via Getty Images)

Drop Off: must see WNBA lineups in 2018, part 2

PHOENIX, AZ - MAY 18: Diana Taurasi #3 of the Phoenix Mercury after the game against the Dallas Wings on May 18, 2018 at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Arizona. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Barry Gossage/NBAE via Getty Images)

Drop Off: May WNBA schedule analysis, games of the month

WASHINGTON, DC - MAY 22: Elena Delle Donne #11 of the Washington Mystics drives to the basket against the Las Vegas Aces on May 22, 2018 at Capital One Arena in Washington, DC. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Stephen Gosling/NBAE via Getty Images)

Takeaways: Washington Mystics get comeback win over tenacious Las Vegas Aces

MINNEAPOLIS, MN - MAY 20: Chelsea Gray #12 of the Los Angeles Sparks shoots the game-winning shot bringin the final score to 77-76 against the Minnesota Lynx on May 20, 2018 at Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by David Sherman/NBAE via Getty Images)

The Money Line: WNBA spreads, totals and analysis for Tuesday, May 22

Chicago Sky rookies Gabby Williams, Diamond DeShields thrive early

WASHINGTON, DC - MAY 20: Monique Currie #25 of the Washington Mystics shoots the ball against the Indiana Fever on May 20, 2018 at Capital One Arena in Washington, DC. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Stephen Gosling/NBAE via Getty Images)

Drop Off: six must-see WNBA lineups in 2018

ARLINGTON, TX - MAY 20: Angel McCoughtry #35 of the Atlanta Dream handles the ball against the Dallas Wings on May 20, 2018 at College Park Center in Arlington, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photos by Layne Murdoch/NBAE via Getty Images)

Fouls were a problem in Atlanta Dream’s loss to Dallas Wings: Three Takeaways