Brittney Griner Has Clear Words Before Indiana Fever Game in WNBA Playoffs on Sunday

Originally posted on Athlon Sports | By Max Escarpio | Last updated Sep 14, 2025 10:16 AM ET

Brittney Griner is set to meet the Indiana Fever in the WNBA playoffs during her first season with the Atlanta Dream.

Griner joined the Dream in the offseason, agreeing to play for Karl Smesko in his first season as the head coach in Atlanta. She's also playing alongside some of the biggest stars in the WNBA in Rhyne Howard and Allisha Gray.

After a successful season, the Dream are heading into the WNBA playoffs as the No. 3 team in the league, while Indiana ranks No. 6.

On Sunday, Atlanta will play their first game of the first round series against the Indiana Fever.

Brittney Griner took to social media ahead of the game, sharing a message to Atlanta Dream fans.

"Been here before," Griner said. "ATL let’s ride."

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Throughout her first season with the Atlanta Dream, Brittney Griner has posted 9.8 points, 5.2 rebounds, 1.2 blocks and 0.8 assists per game.

After spending most of her career with the Phoenix Mercury, having led her previous WNBA team to a league championship, Griner is looking to earn another ring with the Atlanta Dream under Karl Smesko.

The Indiana Fever will be playing without several key contributors, including Caitlin Clark, Sophie Cunningham, Aari McDonald, Sydney Colson and Chloe Bibby.

Each player has suffered a season-ending injury, delivering a brutal blow to head coach Stephanie White.

In a recent development from the Fever, it was also reported that Indiana will be playing without Damiris Dantas, who is in concussion protocol.

Atlanta hosts Indiana at 3 p.m. ET Sunday on ABC.

This article first appeared on Athlon Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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