(AP) – Allisha Gray\u2019s left hand isn\u2019t 100% yet, but the Atlanta Dream guard is doing all she can to help the franchise win its first championship.<\/p>\n
Gray injured the hand in Game 1 of the Dream\u2019s semifinal series against the New York Liberty. After missing the final two games of that round, she returned for the WNBA Finals, which the Dream lead 2-1 in the best-of-seven series.<\/p>\n
She\u2019s averaging 15 points so far in the finals, but is shooting just under 29% from the field, including 22% from behind the 3-point line.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe biggest thing for me is giving myself a lot of grace. I am literally playing with eight fingers,\u201d said Gray, who wore a black velcro brace on her shooting hand while talking to reporters Friday. \u201cIt\u2019s knowing I am not 100% \u2018Lish,\u2019 the one that can hit shots and things like that. But if I give myself grace, I know the other ways I can impact the game.\u201d<\/p>\n
Gray is averaging 4.3 rebounds and 3.0 assists to go along with her points.<\/p>\n
\u201cI know that a 10% Lish is better than a 0% Lish.\u201d<\/p>\n
Gray briefly left Game 3 after Gabby Williams made contact with her injured hand. She did return a few minutes later and continued to play.<\/p>\n
The 31-year-old Gray knows she will have all offseason to let the hand heal and it will be that much sweeter with a first WNBA title in hand.<\/p>\n
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