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Atlanta Falls 82-71 to Sun - Recap

The Sun grabbed a 82-71 win over the Dream on Thursday, behind a 24-point effort from Natisha Hiedeman at Mohegan Sun Arena.

The Sun were a -5.0-point favorite in the win, and managed to turn a profit for their supporters. The combined score dipped UNDER the total, which closed at 169.5.

Rebecca Allen had 13 points for Connecticut and DeWanna Bonner chipped in with 13 points. Alyssa Thomas had 7 assists for the Sun, while Alyssa Thomas was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 10 boards.

The Dream got a 22-point performance from Rhyne Howard, who was supported by 18 points from Allisha Gray. Allisha Gray had 7 assists in a losing cause for Atlanta, while Nia Coffey grabbed 13 rebounds.

The Sun hit the break losing 41-38 before taking care of business in the second half.

The rebound battle favored Atlanta as they grabbed 39 boards, while Connecticut only had 33