Atlanta Dream 2017 season: 12–22, scoring 78.9 points per game and allowing 82.7 (-3.8 average margin) across 34 games. Updated August 16, 2026.
Scouting report
The Dream finished 12–22, 9th in the league standings, with a -4.4 net rating that ranked 9th of 12. Defense was the identity — 5th in defensive rating (101.5 per 100) against a 10th-ranked offense (97). Nothing jumped off the page as a strength, and the weak spots were shooting efficiency (44.1% eFG, 12th) and a lack of three-point volume (5.5 makes a game, 12th). Scoring was spread around — Tiffany Hayes led at 16.3 a game, but no one accounted for more than 20% of the points, though the on/off numbers point to Layshia Clarendon as the one they can least afford to lose — +12.6 per 100 possessions better with her on the floor. The high points: a 21-point rout of the Fever on Jul 7. The lows: a 9-game losing streak (Jul 28–Aug 19) and a 33-point loss at the Sun on Jun 10. They went 4–14 against teams at .500 or better and 3–6 in games decided by five or fewer, and faded late, 2–8 over the last 10. Bottom line: a middle-of-the-pack team held back by its shot quality — good enough to beat anyone on a given night, not consistent enough to be feared.
Season summary
Record 12–22.
78.9 points scored, 82.7 allowed per game.
Net rating -4.4 per 100 possessions (offense 97, defense 101.5, pace 79.8).
Tiffany Hayes leads the team at 16.3 ppg.
Elizabeth Williams leads the team at 7.2 rpg.
Layshia Clarendon leads the team at 6.6 apg.
Recent results
L 86-90 @ DAL
W 89-83 vs SEA
W 79-74 vs IND
L 56-81 @ LAS
L 70-84 @ PHO
Dream roster
Tiffany Hayes #15, G — 16.3 ppg, 3.8 rpg, 2.4 apg in 33 games
Brittney Sykes #7, G — 13.9 ppg, 4.1 rpg, 1.9 apg in 34 games
Shot-zone charts shaded against the WNBA average, four factors versus opponents, most-used lineups by net rating, on/off player impact, and where the Dream rank league-wide.