wnba Game Recap
Dream vs Sparks Final: 77-75 - Recap
The Dream got 21 points from Rhyne Howard as Atlanta ran past Los Angeles 77-75 on Wednesday at Gateway Center Arena.
Bettors who backed the Dream were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as an underdog of +5.5 at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go UNDER the closing total of 161.0.
Megan Walker had 11 points for Atlanta and Cheyenne Parker chipped in with 10 points. Erica Wheeler had 5 assists for the Dream, while Monique Billings was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 8 boards.
Los Angeles got 19 points from Jordin Canada in a losing cause and another 17 points from Nneka Ogwumike. Nneka Ogwumike contributed 4 assists for the Sparks, while Nneka Ogwumike had 15 rebounds.
The Dream hit the break winning 40-39 before taking care of business in the second half.
Atlanta won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 39-36.
Atlanta heads into a battle against the Aces. Los Angeles, meanwhile, will have their next action against Connecticut.