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Dream Rout Sun 104-69 as Howard, Gray Shine

8/14/2026

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Summary

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Atlanta Dream beat Connecticut Sun 104-69 on August 14, 2026, moving to first place in Eastern Conference.
Rhyne Howard and Allisha Gray scored 29 points, with Howard hitting five 3-pointers and Gray four.
Angel Reese recorded 15 rebounds, three steals and four blocks, setting a franchise single-season record of 375 rebounds.
Howard became the fastest WNBA player to reach 100 career 3-pointers in 31 games, beating the prior 33-game mark.

History

Historical Context

In 1997 the WNBA launched with eight franchises, including the Houston Comets and New York Liberty, and the Comets captured the first championship with a 65-51 win. That inaugural success spurred early expansions and the league now fields fifteen teams. The Atlanta Dream’s recent dominant win over the Connecticut Sun, highlighted by record-breaking performances, reflects that legacy.

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Story summary

Atlanta Dream beat Connecticut Sun 104-69 on August 14, 2026, moving to first place in Eastern Conference.
Rhyne Howard and Allisha Gray scored 29 points, with Howard hitting five 3-pointers and Gray four.
Angel Reese recorded 15 rebounds, three steals and four blocks, setting a franchise single-season record of 375 rebounds.
Howard became the fastest WNBA player to reach 100 career 3-pointers in 31 games, beating the prior 33-game mark.

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