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Howard Explodes for 36, Dream Dominate Sun 91-75
3 Jun
Summary
- Rhyne Howard scored 36 points with eight 3-pointers.
- Allisha Gray contributed 26 points to the victory.
- Atlanta Dream secured their fourth consecutive win against the Sun.
Rhyne Howard delivered a stellar performance with 36 points and eight three-pointers, powering the Atlanta Dream to a commanding 91-75 win against the Connecticut Sun on Tuesday night. The victory extended the Dream's winning streak in their series against the Sun to four games.
Howard's offensive firepower was matched by Allisha Gray, who contributed 26 points, with the duo scoring 40 of Atlanta's 50 first-half points. Angel Reese added a double-double, tallying 12 points and 13 rebounds, including her first three-pointer with the team. The Dream secured their lead with a strong close to the third quarter and a decisive start to the fourth.
For the Connecticut Sun, Aneesah Morrow recorded 20 points and 13 rebounds. Saniya Rivers and Leila Lacan each scored 11 points, while Olivia Nelson-Ododa added 10. The Sun struggled offensively, experiencing scoreless stretches that spanned over six minutes, including a significant portion of the fourth quarter.
