Atlanta Dream Record 29th Win Crush Connecticut Sun 87-62

The Atlanta Dream secured an 87-62 victory over the Connecticut Sun, marking their fifth consecutive win and propelling them into sole possession of second place in the WNBA standings. Rhyne Howard led Atlanta with 18 points, supported by Allisha Gray's 15, Naz Hillmon's 14, Maya Caldwell's 11, and Brittney Griner's 10, showcasing a strong team effort. The Dream surged in the second half with a 42-19 scoring advantage, highlighted by a decisive 16-3 run in the third quarter that established a commanding lead. Connecticut's Saniya Rivers scored 16 points and set a rookie record with 42 three-pointers in a season, while Aneesah Morrow contributed a double-double of 13 points and 14 rebounds. The win gave Dream coach Karl Smesko a WNBA-record 29 victories in his first year, surpassing the previous record held since 2000. Atlanta will conclude their regular season at Connecticut on Wednesday, aiming to solidify their playoff positioning.