wnba Game Recap
Sun vs Dream Final: 86-78 - Recap
The Sun grabbed a 86-78 win over the Dream on Saturday, behind a 20-point effort from DeWanna Bonner at Gateway Center Arena.
Connecticut was the ATS victor, as they covered the +1.0-point spread as an underdog. Over-Under bettors who played UNDER the total of 167.5 were rewarded at the payout window.
Natisha Hiedeman had 15 points for Connecticut and Alyssa Thomas chipped in with 15 points. Alyssa Thomas had 8 assists for the Sun, while Alyssa Thomas was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 11 boards.
The Dream got a 22-point performance from Rhyne Howard, who was supported by 17 points from Allisha Gray. Iliana Rupert had 2 assists in a losing cause for Atlanta, while Cheyenne Parker grabbed 8 rebounds.
The Sun hit the break winning 45-38 before taking care of business in the second half.
Connecticut won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 39-38.
Next game, Connecticut takes its act on the road to face Dallas looking for another win. For Atlanta, they head home to face Phoenix.