by Troy Jenkins

Angel McCoughtry posted the sixth triple-double in WNBA regular-season history as the Dream held on after surrendering an 18-point lead to pick up an overtime win over the Dallas Wings 95-90 on Friday night at Philips Arena.

Here Are a Few Notes From Friday’s Game

Dream Survive Rally to Win in OT

• The Wings used an 18-2 third-quarter run to get back into the game, but the Dream were able to close out the game in overtime after two clutch free throws from Layshia Clarendon with 3.2 seconds remaining in regulation.
• The Dream saw all of their starters reach double-figures in scoring: Angel McCoughtry and Tiffany Hayes led all scorers with 27 points, Clarendon finished with 12 points, and Sancho Lyttle and Elizabeth Williams both added 10.
• Friday’s game marks the Dream’s third straight victory over the Dallas Wings and the second victory of the season series. The Dream lead the all-time season series 10-3.
• Coach Cooper’s Take:” I like our work ethic, I like our steadiness, and I felt like we held our composure when things got a little rocky there in the third quarter. It helps to have a superstar and Angel McCoughtry is nothing less than that. A triple-double! That is something that we’ve trying to get her to play with her teammates more and she’s beginning to see that when you pass to them they’ll make it better for you to be able to score. It’s a good win for us and definitely something good to get this road trip started”.
• ”Player’s Take: “The game should have been finished but hey, the fans want to see a game like this. We knew once we tied the game back up at the end, overtime was ours. The fans have seen enough of us losing and I’m tired of it. I had to put my game-face on say look, ‘Let’s go, give me the ball”, said McCoughtry after the win.

 

Three Key Stats From Friday’s Win

• The Dream scored 95 points in the game. The Dream improve to 4-0 when scoring 90 or more points in a contest.
• The Dream are now 4-1 in overtime games this season.
• The Dream scored 19 points on 17 Wings turnovers. The Dream record is now 7-3 in when committing fewer turnovers than their opponent.

 

McCoughtry Records Triple-Double

• Dream Forward Angel McCoughtry recorded the sixth triple-double in WNBA regular-season history with her 27-point, 10-rebound, and 10-assist performance against Dallas.
• McCoughtry has now posted 20 or more points in 12 of the last 16 games overall.

 

Hayes Continues Hot Streak

• Dream Guard Tiffany Hayes continued her impressive play with a 27-point game on Friday.
• Hayes has notched double-figure points in 14 of 18 games this season.
• Hayes is averaging 25 points and 3.2 assists over her the last four games.

 

Lyttle Post Double-Double

• Dream Forward Sancho Lyttle had her second straight double-double when she put together a 10-point, 14-rebound performance against the Wings.
• Since returning from Olympics Qualifiers, Lyttle has posted three double-doubles in six games.

 

Player of the Game: Angel McCoughtry

• Angel McCoughtry made WNBA history by posting the sixth triple-double in league history. She scored 27 points to go with 10 rebounds and 10 assist. McCoughtry scored 14 points in the fourth quarter and overtime combined to lead the way for the Dream. Her historic performance was instrumental in the Dream’s win over the Wings.

 

Playoff Picture

• The Dream’s record moves to 10-9 and reside in second plave in the Eastern Conference behind the New York Liberty.
• The Dream’s 10-9 record is now the fourth-best record in the WNBA.

 

Up Next

The Dream will hit the road for a three-game road trip. The first stop will be July 10 in Uncasville, Conn., as the Dream play the Sun in a 1 p.m. ET tip. After visiting the Sun, the Dream will head to New York on July 13 to take on the Tina Charles and the Liberty. The Dream will wrap up their road trip on July 15 with a trek to Indianapolis to face Tamika Catchings and the Indiana Fever.

The Dream will make their return to Philips Arena on Sunday, July 17 when they take on Candace Parker and the WNBA-leading Los Angeles Sparks. The game will tip off at 3 p.m. ET