The Atlanta Dream secured a victory over the Connecticut Sun with a final score of 82-70, marking their second consecutive win after a month-long break for the Paris Olympics. Tina Charles led the Dream with 22 points and 15 rebounds, while Jordin Canada contributed 19 points, 13 of which were scored in the second half. This win comes after Atlanta had lost eight consecutive games prior to the break, with a record of 9-17 for the season.
Rhyne Howard and Allisha Gray added 13 and 11 points respectively for the Dream, despite shooting just 24% from the field. Olivia Nelson-Ododa briefly gave the Sun the lead in the fourth quarter, but Atlanta responded with a three-point play and a driving layup to take the lead for good. The Dream closed out the game with an 11-0 run, securing the victory.
Alyssa Thomas led the Sun with 13 points, eight rebounds, and six assists, while Brionna Jones and Tyasha Harris each contributed 12 points. Marina Mabrey added 11 points, but Connecticut struggled to make shots in the final minutes of the game, making just 1 of 7 field goals after Nelson-Ododa’s jumper in the fourth quarter.
The win against the Sun marks a turnaround for the Atlanta Dream, who have now won back-to-back games against top teams in the WNBA standings, showcasing their resilience and determination as they continue their season.
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