During the WNBA playoff semifinal on Sunday, October 4, Atlanta Dream guard Allisha Gray left the court at State Farm Arena due to a left hand injury. At 3:59 in the first quarter, Gray was seen holding her left wrist and hand after going down on the floor and was helped off. She spent several minutes in the locker room before rejoining the bench around the 9:09 mark of the second quarter.
Gray returned to the game at 8:30 in the second quarter with tape on her ring and pinky fingers of her left hand. She attempted a shot but missed and promptly removed the tape. Despite the setback, she managed to draw a foul on the following play, converting one of two free throws. By halftime, Gray had contributed seven points and one rebound in nearly nine minutes of action.
However, near the 3:44 mark before halftime, Gray dove for a loose ball and appeared to aggravate her injured hand again. She sat on the floor, visibly in pain, before heading back to the locker room for the second time. She was ultimately ruled out for the rest of the game due to the left-hand injury.
Throughout the regular season, Gray averaged 19 points, 3.5 rebounds, 2.6 assists, and 1.4 steals per game. In the playoffs, her performance has improved, boasting an average of 22 points on 47% shooting, along with two rebounds and 2.5 steals per game.
This story will be updated as more information becomes available.
Fan Take: Allisha Gray’s injury is a tough blow for the Atlanta Dream and WNBA fans alike, as she’s been a standout performer this postseason. Her absence could significantly impact the Dream’s playoff chances and highlights the fragility and intensity of the league’s high-stakes competition.
Source: sports.yahoo.com
