Allisha Gray hopes to play in WNBA Finals Game 1 after finger injury — SkimNews
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- Allisha Gray is day-to-day with a left ring finger injury and had a minor surgical procedure to improve her chances of playing in the WNBA Finals, calling the injury a 'hurt finger' with a smirk.
- Allisha Gray participated in limited practice and showed no visible pain while shooting, with her ring and pinkie fingers taped together during drills and a bulkier brace afterward.
- Allisha Gray averaged 17 points and two steals in three 2026 postseason games before missing the semifinals, and her availability impacts Atlanta’s offensive and defensive dynamics.
- Karl Smesko confirmed the Dream have prepared dual game plans—with and without Gray—and noted she was in significant pain during the New York series, which led to her absence.
- Allisha Gray admitted she returned to Game 1 of the semifinals due to competitive instinct but realized she couldn’t help the team, prompting her to sit out for recovery.
Why it matters: The Dream’s performance in the Finals hinges on Gray’s ability to contribute at full capacity, as her scoring and defense are critical; even limited availability alters matchup strategies and shifts offensive load onto players like DeWanna Bonner, increasing injury and fatigue risks.
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