Charles Leads Atlanta Against Phoenix After 22 Point Game

Atlanta's Tina Charles leads the Dream in taking on the Phoenix Mercury

Charles' 22 points in a previous game give Atlanta the confidence boost they needed

Atlanta takes on the Phoenix Mercury after Tina Charles scores 22 points in the Atlanta Dreams 82-70 victory against the Connecticut Sun. Charles, a 6'3" center, has been a key player for Atlanta this season, averaging 17.5 points and 9.8 rebounds per game. She is coming off a strong performance in Atlanta's last game, in which she scored 22 points and grabbed 10 rebounds.

The Phoenix Mercury are coming off a 90-80 loss to the Las Vegas Aces. They are currently 15-13 overall and 9-6 in the Western Conference. The Atlanta Dream are 9-17 overall and 4-10 in the Eastern Conference.

The game is scheduled to tip off at 7:30 p.m. ET on August 20, 2024. It will be televised on ESPN.