wnba Game Recap
Dream vs Mystics Final: 80-75 - Recap
Rhyne Howard scored 21 points and chipped in with 12 rebounds for Atlanta on Friday, leading the Dream to a 80-75 victory over Washington at Entertainment and Sports Arena.
Bettors who backed the Dream were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as an underdog of +5.5 at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go UNDER the closing total of 162.0.
Cheyenne Parker had 17 points for Atlanta and Allisha Gray chipped in with 17 points. Rhyne Howard had 4 assists for the Dream, while Rhyne Howard was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 12 boards.
The Mystics got a 27-point performance from Brittney Sykes, who was supported by 13 points from Elena Delle Donne. Natasha Cloud had 15 assists in a losing cause for Washington, while Myisha Hines-Allen grabbed 7 rebounds.
Atlanta led at halftime, 42-35.
Atlanta won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 47-32.
Atlanta heads into a battle against the Wings. Washington, meanwhile, will have their next action against New York.