Dream's Dominant Victory
Rhyne Howard, Allisha Gray Lead Dream to Decisive Victory Over Sun; Reese Sets Rebound Record
The Atlanta Dream rolled past the Connecticut Sun 104-69 on Thursday night in Uncasville, Conn. Rhyne Howard and Allisha Gray each scored 29 points, making it one of the most dominant offensive performances of the WNBA season, according to AP News.
Atlanta led 66-36 at halftime and never looked back. The Dream hit 11 three-pointers on just 22 attempts, shooting with remarkable efficiency all night long.
Howard Dominates Early, Sets the Tone
Rhyne Howard came out on fire. She scored 10 of Atlanta's opening 12 points and had 23 points by halftime, per CBS Sports. She finished 7 of 10 from the field and hit five three-pointers. Howard's fast start made the game feel over before it really began.
By the time Atlanta hit its 11th three-pointer, the score was already 88-58, according to AP News. The Dream's offense ran smoothly at every level — inside, outside, and in transition.
Gray Matches Howard's Output with Five Threes
Allisha Gray matched Howard point for point. She also finished with 29 points and five three-pointers. The two stars combining for 58 points and 10 threes gave Connecticut's defense no answer, as WTOP News noted.
Atlanta's ability to get production from two players at that level on the same night is rare. It gave the Dream a huge edge that Connecticut could never close.
Reese Breaks Atlanta's Single-Season Rebound Record
Angel Reese added a major milestone to the night. She grabbed 15 rebounds, pushing her season total to 375 in just 32 games, according to AP News. That sets a new single-season franchise record for the Dream.
Reese's rebounding has been a key part of Atlanta's success this season. Pulling down 375 boards in 32 games is an extraordinary pace. It shows how much she controls the glass on both ends of the floor.
Sun Struggle as Edwards Leads a Limited Connecticut Effort
Connecticut had little to offer in response. Aaliyah Edwards led the Sun with just 15 points, per Newsday. The 35-point halftime deficit made the second half little more than a formality for both teams.
The 104-69 final score tells the whole story. Atlanta was sharper, deeper, and far more explosive. For Connecticut, it was a tough night at home with few bright spots to build on.
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