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Dream lose, seven-game win streak ends

Nia Coffey of the Atlanta Dream looks on during the game against the Connecticut Sun on July 20, 2023 at the Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut.

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Nia Coffey of the Atlanta Dream looks on during the game against the Connecticut Sun on July 20, 2023 at the Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut.
By AJC Sports
July 20, 2023

The Dream had their seven-game win streak snapped with an 82-71 loss to the host Connecticut Sun on Thursday.

Rhyne Howard led the Dream (12-9) with 22 points, her 20th career 20-point game and ninth this season. She tied Erica de Souza for fourth-most in franchise history. Howard also had three steals, three assists and two rebounds.

Nia Coffey had a double-double, her second in as many games, with 13 points and 13 rebounds. Allisha Gray had 18 points and tied a season-high with seven assists.

Natisha Hiedeman led the Sun (16-6) with a game-high 24 points. Alyssa Thomas had 12 points and 10 rebounds.

The Dream held a 41-38 lead at halftime. Howard scored 16 of her points in the first half. However, the Sun outscored the Dream 29-18 in the third quarter and never looked back.

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