wnba Game Recap
Atlanta Dream vs Connecticut Sun Recap - Sun Win 84-76
Connecticut got 34 points from Marina Mabrey en route to a 84-76 victory over Atlanta on Friday at Mohegan Sun Arena.
Bettors who backed the Sun were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as an underdog of +11.0 at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go OVER the closing total of 159.0.
Tina Charles had 19 points for Connecticut and Bria Hartley chipped in with 11 points. Bria Hartley had 6 assists for the Sun, while Saniya Rivers was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 5 boards.
Atlanta got 18 points from Brittney Griner in a losing cause and another 18 points from Rhyne Howard. Rhyne Howard contributed 6 assists for the Dream, while Brittney Griner had 6 rebounds.
Connecticut led at halftime, 36-35.
The rebound battle favored Atlanta as they grabbed 29 boards, while Connecticut only had 27
Next game, Connecticut takes its act on the road to face Washington looking for another win. For Atlanta, they head home to face Indiana.