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 checklist, and the Atlanta Dream beat the Chicago Sky 88-70 on Friday evening.
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 take a seat 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 started 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 along 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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