wnba Game Recap
Atlanta Dream vs Connecticut Sun Wrap - Atlanta Wins 86-83
Atlanta got 24 points from Angel McCoughtry en route to a 86-83 victory over Connecticut on Tuesday at Mohegan Sun Arena.
Bettors who backed the Dream were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as an underdog of +6.5 at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go UNDER the closing total of 170.5.
Tiffany Hayes had 18 points for Atlanta and Elizabeth Williams chipped in with 16 points. Jessica Breland had 4 assists for the Dream, while Jessica Breland was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 11 boards.
Connecticut got 19 points from Jonquel Jones in a losing cause and another 15 points from Rachel Banham. Jasmine Thomas contributed 6 assists for the Sun, while Alyssa Thomas had 10 rebounds.
Atlanta trailed at halftime, 42-35.
Connecticut won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 39-37.
Atlanta heads into a battle against the Liberty. Connecticut, meanwhile, will have their next action against Seattle.