R&B singer Lloyd delivered a high-energy halftime set as the Atlanta Dream dismantled the Connecticut Sun 103-59 on September 17, 2026, at Gateway Center Arena in College Park.
The Dream returned from the FIBA World Cup break with a statement win. Angel Reese posted 30 points on 11-of-14 shooting and 10 rebounds in 25 minutes, recording her WNBA-record 30th double-double of the season. Rhyne Howard added 10 points and set a single-season league record with her 129th three-pointer.
Lloyd Performs at Dream, Sun Game
Allisha Gray also scored 10 and broke her own franchise mark for points in a season. Atlanta outscored Connecticut 31-11 in the third quarter and 27-13 in the fourth. Olivia Nelson-Ododa led the Sun with 13 points, all in the first half.
Lloyd, the Atlanta-area R&B artist known for early-2000s hits, has performed at Dream home games before, including a June 2025 halftime appearance against the Indiana Fever at the same venue. The team has used local music talent to energize the building during timeouts and intermission, pairing the on-court product with live entertainment that fits the crowd.
Typical Lloyd sets at these events lean on familiar material—“Get It Shawty,” “You,” “Southside,” and similar tracks—that get fans on their feet without requiring a full concert production. The compact arena setting at Gateway Center suits that format: short, high-energy, and timed around the game clock rather than a standalone show.
The result on the floor was never in doubt after the first half. Atlanta improved to 27-14 and stayed in strong playoff position. Connecticut fell to 10-31. The combination of a lopsided result and a recognizable hometown performer gave the night a party atmosphere even as the Sun were held to 59 points.
Dream home games have mixed basketball with local flavor throughout the season. Pairing a record-setting individual performance from Reese with a live R&B set is consistent with how the organization has tried to fill the building and keep energy high during a long regular-season stretch.
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