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The Atlanta Dream played in their final preseason game on Saturday at home against the Indiana Fever. Unfortunately, they were not able to get the win, and lost 81-76 after having a hard time getting anything going on offense. The Dream’s top two players, Rhyne Howard and Allisha Gray, did not have the best game on offense, as they were a combined 3-for-20 from the field.
The one player who stepped up for the Dream was rookie Te-Hina Paopao, who finished with a team-high 14 points. She played well on both sides of the ball, and she showed that she wasn’t afraid of the moment.
Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark dribbles against Atlanta Dream guard Te-Hina Paopao during the second half at Gateway Center Arena @ College Park.Dale Zanine-Imagn Images
During the second quarter of the game, Caitlin Clark knocked down a step-back 3-pointer while Paopao was guarding her, and the crowd went crazy. Paopao didn’t let her stay in that moment, and two possessions later, she knocked down a step-back 3-pointer over Clark.
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After the game, Paopao was asked about the shot she made over Clark, and it was obvious that she wanted her payback.
“I was kind of mad that she scored that 3 on me. I had to get that lick back, and that’s what I did,” Paopao said.
Paopao has shown during training camp and in the preseason that she’s ready for the moment, and that’s what the Dream are going to need this year. With Jordin Canada out to start the season, Paopao will be a key piece in the rotation for the Dream, and it will be exciting to see how she performs in her rookie year.
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