Atlanta Dream's 2013 Season
Charting the Journey of the Eastern Conference Contenders
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Season Overview
Performance Summary
The 2013 season marked the 6th year for the Atlanta Dream in the WNBA. Under the guidance of head coach Fred Williams, the team achieved a balanced 17-17 (.500) regular season record. This performance secured them the second position in the Eastern Conference standings. Their journey culminated in a second consecutive trip to the WNBA Finals, where they faced the formidable Minnesota Lynx.
Home Court Advantage
The Dream played their home games at Philips Arena, a venue that provided a strong home-court advantage. The team averaged 5,643 spectators per game, demonstrating consistent fan support throughout the season.
Key Player Contributions
Angel McCoughtry led the team in scoring with an impressive 21.5 points per game, showcasing her offensive prowess. Erika de Souza anchored the paint, leading the team in rebounds with an average of 9.9 per game. McCoughtry also contributed significantly to playmaking, topping the assists chart with 4.4 per game.
Transactions & Roster Moves
Draft Selections
The Dream made strategic selections in the 2013 WNBA Draft. In the second round, they picked Alex Bentley (13th overall) from Penn State. Anne Marie Armstrong from Georgia was selected in the third round (31st overall).
Roster Dynamics
Throughout the season, the Dream managed their roster actively. Key moves included extending qualifying offers to core players like Angel McCoughtry and Aneika Henry, signing them, and making trades to acquire talent such as Jasmine Thomas from the Washington Mystics. Player contracts were exercised, waived, and temporarily suspended as the team navigated the season's demands.
Team Roster
Player Lineup
The Atlanta Dream featured a blend of established stars and emerging talent. Key players included Angel McCoughtry, Erika de Souza, Tiffany Hayes, and Sancho Lyttle. The roster was managed throughout the season to optimize performance and address team needs.
| Pos. | No. | Nat. | Name | Height | Weight | From |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| G | 2 |  |
Bentley, Alex | 5' 7" (1.7m) | 152 lb (69kg) | Penn State |
| G | 54 | |
Clements, Courtney | 6' 0" (1.83m) | 157 lb (71kg) | San Diego State |
| F/C | 14 |  |
de Souza, Erika | 6' 5" (1.96m) | 190 lb (86kg) | Brazil |
| G | 15 | |
Hayes, Tiffany | 5' 10" (1.78m) | 155 lb (70kg) | Connecticut |
| F/C | 13 |  |
Henry-Morello, Aneika | 6' 4" (1.93m) | 192 lb (87kg) | Florida |
| F | 20 |  |
Lyttle, Sancho | 6' 5" (1.96m) | 175 lb (79kg) | Houston |
| G/F | 35 | |
McCoughtry, Angel | 6' 1" (1.85m) | 173 lb (78kg) | Louisville |
| G | 22 | |
Herrington, Armintie | 5' 9" (1.75m) | 132 lb (60kg) | Mississippi |
| C | 0 | |
Riley, Ruth | 6' 5" (1.96m) | 198 lb (90kg) | Notre Dame |
| G | 5 | |
Thomas, Jasmine | 5' 9" (1.75m) | 143 lb (65kg) | Duke |
| F | 43 | |
Willingham, Le'Coe | 6' 0" (1.83m) | 200 lb (91kg) | Auburn |
Coaching Staff
The team was led by Head Coach Fred Williams. The coaching staff also included Assistant Coaches Joe Ciampi and Julie Plank, providing strategic guidance and player development.
Game Schedule
Season Progression
The Atlanta Dream navigated a challenging schedule, beginning with preseason play and moving through the regular season, culminating in playoff contention. Key stretches included strong performances in May and June, followed by a more challenging August, before finishing the regular season strong in September.
| Game | Date | Opponent | Score | High Points | High Rebounds | High Assists | Location/Attendance | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | May 9 | @ Tulsa | W 72–58 | Courtney Clements (18) | Aneika Henry (10) | Armintie Herrington (3) | BOK Center 5280 |
1-0 |
| Game | Date | Opponent | Score | High Points | High Rebounds | High Assists | Location/Attendance | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | May 25 | Tulsa | W 98–81 | Tiffany Hayes (21) | Sancho Lyttle (10) | Jasmine Thomas (6) | Philips Arena 7519 |
1-0 |
| 5 | May 31 | @ Indiana | W 86–77 | Angel McCoughtry (29) | Sancho Lyttle (11) | Alex Bentley (6) | Bankers Life Fieldhouse 10756 |
2-0 |
| Game | Date | Opponent | Score | High Points | High Rebounds | High Assists | Location/Attendance | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | June 2 | @ Washington | W 73–63 | Angel McCoughtry (15) | Sancho Lyttle (9) | Angel McCoughtry (5) | Verizon Center 8938 |
3-0 |
| 7 | June 7 | New York | W 75–56 | Sancho Lyttle (18) | Tiffany Hayes (7) | Angel McCoughtry (10) | Philips Arena 6173 |
4-0 |
| 8 | June 9 | @ New York | L 67–76 | Sancho Lyttle (18) | Sancho Lyttle (11) | Angel McCoughtry (5) | Prudential Center 5933 |
4-1 |
| 9 | June 14 | Seattle | W 68–59 | Angel McCoughtry (23) | Angel McCoughtry (9) | Angel McCoughtry (7) | Philips Arena 4960 |
5-1 |
| 10 | June 16 | Chicago | W 88–74 | Angel McCoughtry (23) | Erika de Souza (11) | Tiffany Hayes (8) | Philips Arena 5552 |
6-1 |
| 11 | June 23 | @ Connecticut | W 78–77 | Angel McCoughtry (34) | Le'Coe Willingham (7) | Angel McCoughtry (2) | Mohegan Sun Arena 7557 |
7-1 |
| 12 | June 25 | Indiana | W 76–60 | Erika de Souza (17) | Erika de Souza (10) | McCoughtry & Herrington (4) | Philips Arena 10155 |
8-1 |
| 13 | June 28 | Washington | W 86–75 | Angel McCoughtry (21) | Erika de Souza (9) | Tiffany Hayes (6) | Philips Arena 5512 |
9-1 |
| 14 | June 30 | San Antonio | W 93–67 | Tiffany Hayes (19) | Erika de Souza (7) | Angel McCoughtry (9) | Philips Arena 5359 |
10-1 |
| Game | Date | Opponent | Score | High Points | High Rebounds | High Assists | Location/Attendance | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 | July 9 | @ Minnesota | L 72–94 | Angel McCoughtry (16) | Erika de Souza (13) | Angel McCoughtry (5) | Target Center 8623 |
10-2 |
| 16 | July 14 | @ Seattle | L 65–73 | de Souza & Bentley (16) | Erika de Souza (14) | Alex Bentley (5) | Key Arena 6479 |
10-3 |
| 17 | July 17 | @ Los Angeles | L 73–77 | Angel McCoughtry (24) | Erika de Souza (18) | Angel McCoughtry (5) | Staples Center 10876 |
10-4 |
| 18 | July 21 | @ Tulsa | L 63–90 | Angel McCoughtry (21) | Erika de Souza (16) | Alex Bentley (3) | BOK Center 4107 |
10-5 |
| 19 | July 24 | Connecticut | W 74–65 | Angel McCoughtry (22) | Erika de Souza (10) | Angel McCoughtry (6) | Philips Arena 4434 |
11-5 |
| All-Star Break | ||||||||
| 20 | Aug 3 | @ Phoenix | L 76–82 | Angel McCoughtry (33) | Erika de Souza (11) | Angel McCoughtry (8) | US Airways Center 8138 |
11-6 |
| 21 | Aug 10 | @ Indiana | L 66–80 | Angel McCoughtry (17) | Erika de Souza (5) | Alex Bentley (5) | Bankers Life Fieldhouse 9271 |
11-7 |
| 22 | Aug 11 | New York | L 82–88 | Angel McCoughtry (30) | Erika de Souza (10) | McCoughtry & Thomas (5) | Philips Arena 4576 |
11-8 |
| 23 | Aug 14 | @ Connecticut | L 86–88 | Angel McCoughtry (33) | McCoughtry & de Souza (8) | Armintie Herrington (6) | Mohegan Sun Arena 5206 |
11-9 |
| 24 | Aug 16 | Connecticut | W 88–57 | Angel McCoughtry (30) | Erika de Souza (15) | Angel McCoughtry (8) | Philips Arena 4435 |
12-9 |
| 25 | Aug 18 | Washington | W 76–58 | Tiffany Hayes (23) | Erika de Souza (8) | Jasmine Thomas (4) | Philips Arena 4873 |
13-9 |
| 26 | Aug 20 | Minnesota | W 88–75 | Tiffany Hayes (23) | Erika de Souza (16) | Alex Bentley (6) | Philips Arena 4855 |
14-9 |
| 27 | Aug 23 | @ Washington | L 64–74 | Angel McCoughtry (17) | Erika de Souza (12) | Angel McCoughtry (8) | Verizon Center 7088 |
14-10 |
| 28 | Aug 24 | Chicago | L 56–67 | Angel McCoughtry (20) | Erika de Souza (16) | Angel McCoughtry (3) | Philips Arena 7412 |
14-11 |
| 29 | Aug 28 | Washington | L 80–85 (OT) | Angel McCoughtry (23) | Erika de Souza (14) | Alex Bentley (7) | Philips Arena 4415 |
14-12 |
| 30 | Aug 31 | @ Chicago | L 68–85 | Alex Bentley (19) | Erika de Souza (9) | Jasmine Thomas (6) | Allstate Arena 6047 |
14-13 |
| 31 | Sep 2 | Los Angeles | W 92–82 | Erika de Souza (27) | Jasmine Thomas (8) | Alex Bentley (11) | Philips Arena 5504 |
15-13 |
| 32 | Sep 4 | Indiana | W 89–80 (OT) | Angel McCoughtry (30) | Erika de Souza (15) | Angel McCoughtry (8) | Philips Arena 4019 |
16-13 |
| 33 | Sep 6 | @ New York | W 70–57 | Angel McCoughtry (16) | Erika de Souza (14) | Angel McCoughtry (3) | Prudential Center 7021 |
17-13 |
| 34 | Sep 8 | Phoenix | L 71–79 | Angel McCoughtry (25) | Erika de Souza (10) | Armintie Herrington (5) | Philips Arena 9740 |
17-14 |
| 35 | Sep 11 | @ Connecticut | L 77–78 | Angel McCoughtry (23) | Angel McCoughtry (10) | Angel McCoughtry (7) | Mohegan Sun Arena 5724 |
17-15 |
| 36 | Sep 13 | @ Chicago | L 82–87 | Angel McCoughtry (29) | Erika de Souza (13) | Jasmine Thomas (6) | Allstate Arena 7679 |
17-16 |
| 37 | Sep 15 | @ San Antonio | L 68–97 | Alex Bentley (17) | Aneika Henry (10) | Jasmine Thomas (6) | AT&T Center 7486 |
17-17 |
Eastern Conference Standings
Final Regular Season Placement
The Atlanta Dream finished the regular season with a .500 record (17-17), securing the second seed in the Eastern Conference. They tied with the Washington Mystics but held the tiebreaker advantage. This positioned them for a playoff run.
| # | Eastern Conference | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team | W | L | PCT | GB | GP | |
| 1 | z-Chicago Sky | 24 | 10 | .706 | - | 34 |
| 2 | x-Atlanta Dream | 17 | 17 | .500 | 7 | 34 |
| 3 | x-Washington Mystics | 17 | 17 | .500 | 7 | 34 |
| 4 | x-Indiana Fever | 16 | 18 | .471 | 8 | 34 |
| 5 | e-New York Liberty | 11 | 23 | .324 | 13 | 34 |
| 6 | e-Connecticut Sun | 10 | 24 | .294 | 14 | 34 |
Playoff Journey
Eastern Semifinals vs. Washington Mystics
The Dream opened their playoff campaign against the Washington Mystics. After dropping the first game on the road, they rallied to win the next two games, securing the series 2-1 and advancing to the Eastern Conference Finals.
| Game | Date | Opponent | Score | High Points | High Rebounds | High Assists | Location/Attendance | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sep 19 | Washington | L 56–71 | Angel McCoughtry (20) | Erika de Souza (12) | Angel McCoughtry (3) | Philips Arena 3862 |
0-1 |
| 2 | Sep 21 | @ Washington | W 63–45 | Angel McCoughtry (20) | Erika de Souza (15) | Jasmine Thomas (6) | Verizon Center 7065 |
1-1 |
| 3 | Sep 23 | Washington | W 80–72 | de Souza & Hayes (18) | Erika de Souza (14) | Angel McCoughtry (7) | Philips Arena 4078 |
2-1 |
Eastern Finals vs. Indiana Fever
The Dream faced the Indiana Fever in the Eastern Conference Finals. They secured a dominant 2-0 series victory, sweeping the Fever to clinch their third trip to the WNBA Finals in four years.
| Game | Date | Opponent | Score | High Points | High Rebounds | High Assists | Location/Attendance | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sep 26 | Indiana | W 84–79 | Tiffany Hayes (23) | Armintie Herrington (7) | Herrington & McCoughtry (5) | Philips Arena 4238 |
1-0 |
| 2 | Sep 29 | @ Indiana | W 67–53 | Angel McCoughtry (27) | Armintie Herrington (9) | Angel McCoughtry (3) | Bankers Life Fieldhouse 7051 |
2-0 |
WNBA Finals vs. Minnesota Lynx
The Dream's championship aspirations were met with the dominant Minnesota Lynx in the WNBA Finals. Despite a hard-fought series, the Dream were swept 3-0, concluding their impressive season.
| Game | Date | Opponent | Score | High Points | High Rebounds | High Assists | Location/Attendance | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oct 6 | @ Minnesota | L 59–84 | Angel McCoughtry (17) | Aneika Henry (14) | Armintie Herrington (3) | Target Center 13804 |
0-1 |
| 2 | Oct 8 | @ Minnesota | L 63–88 | Angel McCoughtry (15) | Erika de Souza (8) | Angel McCoughtry (4) | Target Center 12313 |
0-2 |
| 3 | Oct 10 | Minnesota | L 77–86 | Tiffany Hayes (20) | Erika de Souza (9) | Alex Bentley (6) | Gwinnett Center 5040 |
0-3 |
Player Statistics
Regular Season Leaders
The Dream's statistical leaders highlight their key contributors. Angel McCoughtry led in points and assists, while Erika de Souza dominated the boards. Several players achieved team-leading marks in games played (GP) and games started (GS).
| Player | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Angel McCoughtry | 33 | 32 | 31.4 | 41.3 | 20.4 | 82.4 | 5.3 | 4.4 | 2.7 | 0.7 | 21.5 |
| Sancho Lyttle | 6 | 6 | 30.0 | 52.9 | 40.0 | 66.7 | 8.5 | 2.5 | 2.3 | 1.3 | 14.3 |
| Erika de Souza | 34 | 34 | 29.9 | 52.9 | 0.0 | 67.7 | 9.9 | 1.3 | 1.3 | 1.8 | 12.9 |
| Tiffany Hayes | 23 | 4 | 22.3 | 40.6 | 37.7 | 74.5 | 3.7 | 1.7 | 1.2 | 0.1 | 11.3 |
| Jasmine Thomas | 34 | 29 | 27.5 | 35.9 | 21.6 | 69.6 | 3.0 | 3.1 | 0.9 | 0.3 | 8.5 |
| Alex Bentley | 34 | 10 | 22.1 | 39.8 | 32.9 | 71.1 | 1.4 | 2.8 | 1.0 | 0.1 | 8.3 |
| Armintie Herrington | 28 | 26 | 29.9 | 46.7 | 0.0 | 59.1 | 3.4 | 2.4 | 2.3 | 0.1 | 7.0 |
| Le'Coe Willingham | 34 | 28 | 22.2 | 42.4 | 30.4 | 71.4 | 4.2 | 0.8 | 0.8 | 0.3 | 4.1 |
| Aneika Henry-Morello | 34 | 1 | 12.8 | 45.0 | 0.0 | 76.5 | 3.9 | 0.5 | 0.3 | 0.5 | 3.9 |
| Courtney Clements | 26 | 0 | 9.4 | 20.2 | 23.1 | 75.0 | 0.9 | 0.3 | 0.2 | 0.1 | 2.2 |
| Ruth Riley | 16 | 0 | 7.6 | 31.6 | 40.0 | 66.7 | 0.8 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.3 | 1.1 |
| Anne Marie Armstrong | 9 | 0 | 2.8 | 50.0 | 50.0 | 0.0 | 0.4 | 0.0 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 0.7 |
Playoff Performance
In the postseason, key players maintained strong performances. Angel McCoughtry led the team in scoring and defensive impact (steals). Erika de Souza remained a dominant force in the paint, leading in rebounds and contributing offensively. The team's playoff stats reflect their intense battles through the semifinals, finals, and championship series.
| Player | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Angel McCoughtry | 8 | 8 | 30.9 | 31.4 | 25.0 | 83.0 | 3.6 | 3.8 | 2.0 | 1.0 | 17.9 |
| Tiffany Hayes | 8 | 6 | 28.6 | 39.0 | 35.3 | 76.7 | 4.5 | 1.9 | 0.5 | 0.0 | 12.4 |
| Erika de Souza | 8 | 8 | 30.8 | 47.0 | 0.0 | 58.8 | 9.9 | 1.3 | 1.0 | 0.8 | 11.0 |
| Armintie Herrington | 8 | 5 | 27.4 | 51.0 | 0.0 | 63.2 | 4.5 | 2.3 | 1.9 | 0.1 | 7.8 |
| Jasmine Thomas | 8 | 8 | 28.9 | 31.0 | 0.0 | 70.0 | 2.9 | 2.0 | 0.9 | 0.8 | 6.4 |
| Aneika Henry-Morello | 8 | 3 | 22.8 | 55.0 | 0.0 | 83.3 | 6.6 | 0.3 | 0.6 | 0.9 | 6.1 |
| Alex Bentley | 8 | 0 | 17.4 | 28.3 | 19.0 | 88.9 | 1.8 | 2.0 | 1.1 | 0.3 | 5.8 |
| Ruth Riley | 4 | 0 | 6.5 | 75.0 | 100.0 | 50.0 | 0.5 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 2.0 |
| Le'Coe Willingham | 4 | 2 | 18.0 | 10.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 1.8 | 1.0 | 0.8 | 0.3 | 0.5 |
| Courtney Clements | 4 | 0 | 2.3 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 50.0 | 0.5 | 0.0 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.3 |
Awards and Honors
Individual Accolades
The 2013 season saw significant recognition for Atlanta Dream players. Angel McCoughtry was a standout, earning multiple Eastern Conference Player of the Week awards, Player of the Month honors, and selection to the All-WNBA Second Team and All-Defensive First Team. Erika de Souza and Armintie Herrington were also recognized for their defensive contributions with All-Defensive Team selections. Rookie Alex Bentley was named to the All-Rookie Team.
| Recipient | Award | Date Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Angel McCoughtry | Eastern Conference Player of the Week (May 24 - June 2) | |
| Eastern Conference Player of the Week (June 10 - June 16) | ||
| Eastern Conference Player of the Week (June 17 - June 23) | ||
| Eastern Conference Player of the Month - June | July 1 | |
| Peak Performer: Points | September 18 | |
| All-WNBA Second Team | September 25 | |
| All-Star Selection | July 23 | |
| Erika de Souza | All-Star Selection | July 23 |
| All-Defensive Second Team | September 20 | |
| Armintie Herrington | All-Defensive First Team | September 20 |
| Alex Bentley | All-Rookie Team | September 20 |
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