Atlanta defeated Connecticut 91-75 in Tuesday night's Dream vs Sun matchup, as third-year guard Rhyne Howard led the home team's offense.
The former No. 1 draft pick scored a game-high 36 points, silencing the struggling Sun's defense.
Rhyne Howard Ties Career-High 3-Pointer Stat
Connecticut had zero answers for Howard’s perimeter game. The WNBA All-Star made eight 3-pointers on 19 attempts, shooting 12-of-24 from the field. That stat improves Howard's already impressive season average of 16.5 points per game.
She added three steals and two assists to wrap the night, marking the third time in her career that she's netted eight or more from beyond the arc.
Along with Howard's record-breaking performance, the rest of Atlanta's roster provided consistent support to push the Dream up the WNBA standings.
Allisha Gray, Angel Reese Fuel Atlanta Dream Offense
All-Star guard Allisha Gray chipped in 26 points on a sharp 9-of-17 shooting run. Meanwhile, Angel Reese commanded the glass, securing her 54th career double-double with 12 points and 13 rebounds.
The victory pushes the surging Dream to a 6-2 record, marking four wins in their last five games. Connecticut, however, now falls to 2-9.
Next up, the Dream travel to Indianapolis on Thursday night, gearing up to face Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever in a highly anticipated WNBA Commissioner's Cup showdown.
