wnba Game Recap
Dream Down Connecticut 78-74 - Match Report
Atlanta got 17 points from Allisha Gray en route to a 78-74 victory over Connecticut on Friday at Mohegan Sun Arena.
Bettors who backed the Dream were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as an underdog of +9.5 at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go OVER the closing total of 150.0.
Tina Charles had 14 points for Atlanta and Cheyenne Parker-Tyus chipped in with 9 points. Jordin Canada had 6 assists for the Dream, while Tina Charles was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 6 boards.
Connecticut got 17 points from DeWanna Bonner in a losing cause and another 15 points from DiJonai Carrington. Alyssa Thomas contributed 8 assists for the Sun, while Alyssa Thomas had 7 rebounds.
Atlanta trailed at halftime, 33-31.
Atlanta won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 32-26.
Atlanta heads into a battle against the Liberty. Connecticut, meanwhile, will have their next action against Phoenix.