The Atlanta Dream have three games remaining in the regular season, and these may be the most important matchups of the season. Even though they've clinched a playoff spot, they're still fighting for playoff positioning and the chance to have home court advantage in the first round.

The Dream have shown throughout the season that they're ready for anybody who's in their way, and going into the playoffs, Angel Reese has the ultimate belief that they can make a deep run.

“I believe we're going to go all the way,” Reese said after their win against the Connecticut Sun. “Obviously, it's gonna be a lot of chatter on the outside, but as long as we continue to focus on what's in our locker room, that's all that matters.”

There's no question that the Dream has the talent on the team to win a championship, and it's going to take a group effort to do so. DeWanna Bonner, who's won a championship, knows that best.

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“DB came in and was telling us about how important it is right now to be together, and she's obviously played a lot in the playoffs,” Reese said. “She's won a championship or two, and she knows what it takes to win. When you have people in the locker room that know, it gives you that leverage, and I'm excited.”

“This is my first time going to the playoffs, so I'm really leaning on everybody else, but I know my mentality of being able to come out every single night and just doing the work.”

If the Dream can find a way to finish the season strong, they can carry that momentum into the playoffs, but what they've been building all season will matter the most. The defense has been their bread and butter all season, and when their offense is clicking, they're hard to stop. It wouldn't be a surprise if they found themselves in the WNBA Finals, but it won't be easy.

The Dream are currently No. 4 in the standings and basically control their own destiny for home-court advantage. If they can take care of these next three games, they'll be set up for early success.