Reese's double-double, Howard's record power Dream's 103-59 win
Reese's double-double, Howard's record power Dream's 103-59 win
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Reese scored 19 of her 30 points in the first half and also recorded two blocks, helping Atlanta take a 45-35 lead into halftime.
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Rhyne Howard contributed eight assists and four steals in addition to her 10 points, while Allisha Gray had six rebounds. Madina Okot and Te-Hina Paopao also scored 10 points each for Atlanta.
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Connecticut struggled from long range, making just 3 of 20 three-point attempts in its fourth consecutive loss.
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Atlanta’s 44-point victory was its largest margin of victory of the season; the Dream pulled away after leading 45-35 at halftime and taking a 76-46 advantage into the fourth quarter.
Angel Reese scored 30 points on 11-of-14 shooting and grabbed 10 rebounds as the Atlanta Dream routed the Connecticut Sun 103-59 in the WNBA's return from a nearly three-week break for the FIBA World Cup Yahoo Sports. The performance gave Reese a league-record 30th double-double of the season, making her the first WNBA player ever to reach that milestone USA Today.
Atlanta's dominant win extended the Dream's winning streak to six victories in their last seven games, improving to 27-14. The Sun fell to 10-31 and suffered their fourth consecutive loss, outscored 58-24 in the second half Hartford Courant.
Reese's Historic Double-Double Milestone
Angel Reese made WNBA history by becoming the first player ever to record 30 double-doubles in a single season AOL. The former LSU star scored 19 of her 30 points in the first half, also adding two blocks to help Atlanta build a 45-35 halftime lead. Her record-breaking performance underscores her dominance on both ends of the court this season.
Howard Sets 3-Pointer Record, Gray Breaks Franchise Mark
Rhyne Howard set a WNBA season record with 129 three-pointers made, contributing eight assists and four steals to Atlanta's rout Fadeaway World. Allisha Gray broke the Dream's franchise record for points in a season, adding six rebounds in the victory. Madina Okot and Te-Hina Paopao each scored 10 points for the Dream.
Connecticut's Shooting Struggles Seal Fourth Straight Loss
The Sun struggled from beyond the arc, making just 3 of 20 three-point attempts in their lopsided defeat Hartford Courant. Atlanta pulled away decisively in the second half, holding a 76-46 advantage entering the fourth quarter. The 44-point victory marked Atlanta's largest margin of victory of the entire season.
Dream Lose Brionna Jones for Season With Injury
The Atlanta Dream announced that forward Brionna Jones will miss the remainder of the season due to a left leg injury. The loss removes a key rotation player as the Dream push toward the postseason with a strong 27-14 record and momentum from their extended winning streak.
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