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Madina Okot inspires Atlanta Dream to second WNBA win
13th May, 2026 09:21 AM
Kenyan Madina Okot and the Atlanta Dream extended their fine start to the Women’s National Basketball League (WNBA) with a battling 77-72 victory over the Dallas Wings at the College Park Centre in Arlington, Texas, on Tuesday, May 12, 2026.
Dream started off the first quarter as the second best to the Wings and got their cruise late on to turn the tables on their hosts.
Following an 8-point debut against Minnesota, Okot played a vital role in Tuesday’s win, providing high-energy minutes off the bench. Her physical presence allowed the Dream to control the paint, a necessity against a Dallas side that struggled to find rhythm near the rim.
Gray stars for Atlanta
Allisha Gray got it rolling with 9 points in the second quarter as the Dream grew into the game with a devastating offence and defence line thanks to Angel Reese’s overall impact.
The Dream newcomer registered 12 points and a massive 16 rebounds.
Atlanta, nonetheless, sealed the win in the fourth quarter with Gray catching fire late on.
The player was the best player on the court, winning 26 points, three rebounds, and one assist. It was, however, the collective defensive effort of Atlanta, led by the interior presence of Kenyan sensation Okot and the rebounding tenacity of Angel Reese, that ultimately stifled a late Dallas surge
The Dream moved to 2-0 on the season and will return home to College Park with significant momentum.
For Okot, the youngster will look to cement and maintain her efficiency as she remains one of Dreams’ rotational anchors.
Okot’s dominant WNBA debut
In the season opener against Minnesota, Okot recorded 8 points and 4 rebounds in just 10 minutes, kicking off her pro-basketball stint to a dream start.
She first forced her way inside to the basket for her first professional points and was among the overall standout performers to define what was a highly competitive game called late when the hosts clawed their way back into contention, eventually taking control in the closing moments.
Central to her strength is her use of her burly frame, which saw the Kenyan move on defenders to create space for herself and space to shoot.
