wnba Game Recap
Atlanta Defeats Connecticut 79-55 - Recap
The battle between the Dream and Sun didn't turn out to be much of a battle at all as Connecticut was handed a 79-55 defeat on Sunday at Gateway Center Arena.
Atlanta won and also put money in the pockets of their supporters by covering the -8.0-point spread as favorites. Totals bettors, meanwhile, saw the game go UNDER the closing number of 158.0.
Atlanta got 18 points from Nia Coffey and another 18 points from Allisha Gray. Maya Caldwell contributed 6 assists, while Nia Coffey cleaned the glass with 11 rebounds.
Connecticut got 12 points from Marina Mabrey in a losing cause and another 11 points from Olivia Nelson-Ododa. Marina Mabrey contributed 4 assists for the Sun, while Marina Mabrey had 10 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed Atlanta were victorious, as the score was 37-33 at the break.
Atlanta had a 52-34 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
Atlanta looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Sparks. The Sun will aim to get back on the winning track vs. Dallas.