COLLEGE PARK, Ga. (AP) — Rhyne Howard made a career-high 9 3-pointers and completed with a season-high 36 factors, Brittney Griner moved into second place on the WNBA profession blocks listing, and the Atlanta Dream beat the Chicago Sky 88-70 on Friday night time.
Howard broke the franchise file for 3-pointers in a sport, topping Renee Montgomery’s eight in 2018.
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Griner blocked a shot by Elizabeth Williams late within the third quarter to maneuver right into a tie with Lisa Leslie (822). Griner added one other within the fourth to sit down alone in second, trailing Margo Dydek’s file 877.
Howard, who was scoreless within the first quarter, had 11 factors within the third quarter to assist Atlanta take a 58-54 lead. She ended the third with a jumper from the free-throw line and commenced the fourth with a 3-pointer for a seven-point lead. Howard added one other 3-pointer with 8:18 remaining for the primary double-digit lead of the sport at 66-56.
Howard additionally scored 11 factors throughout Atlanta’s 18-3 run within the fourth to take a 79-59 lead.
Allisha Grey had 15 factors, seven rebounds and 5 assists for Atlanta (7-3). Brionna Jones added 13 factors and 11 rebounds, and Jordin Canada scored 12 to go together with eight assists.
Kamilla Cardoso led Chicago (2-7) with 15 factors and 9 rebounds. Angel Reese added 12 factors and 9 boards, and Ariel Atkins additionally scored 12.
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