Allisha Gray Leads Atlanta Dream to 111-81 Win in WNBA Finals Game 7

Allisha Gray scored 32 points as the Atlanta Dream defeated the Indiana Fever 111-81 on Thursday, clinching the WNBA championship in Game 7 of the Finals.

Gray, a four-time All-Star, finished with a season-best scoring output in the decisive game. She made 8 of 21 shots and hit 3 of 13 three-pointers. The Dream had won the first five games of the series against the Fever before dropping Game 6.

The guard played the entire series with her ring and pinky fingers taped on her left hand, her shooting hand. She averaged 12 points on 28.1 percent shooting from the field in the first five games. Her three-point shooting sat at 19 percent during that stretch. Gray stated she felt fine throughout the series despite the injury.

In the second quarter of Game 7, Gray hit a three-pointer and a layup to spark a 13-2 run. She also added a three-pointer and a dunk to close out the first half. The Dream built a 52-23 lead at halftime, outscoring the Fever by 29 points in the first half. The Dream led by 29 points at the break.

Gray said the team's focus on supporting each other helped her overcome the physical challenge. She noted that the team wanted to play together, and that message resonated with her. The Dream's defense forced the Fever into a lower shooting percentage, contributing to the large margin of victory.

The Dream finished the series with a 51-23 record. They held the Fever to 13 three-pointers made on 41 attempts in Game 7. Gray described the feeling of winning the championship as a relief after a challenging series. She said the team wanted to know who they were as a group, and that the victory answered that question.

The Dream will be recognized for their performance in the second season of the new WNBA format. They secured their first championship of the season. The series ended with the Dream winning the final game in Atlanta.