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Dream improve to 2-2 by beating Sky

Dream forward Rhyne Howard finished with 20 points. (AP Photo/Brandon Wade, File)

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Dream forward Rhyne Howard finished with 20 points. (AP Photo/Brandon Wade, File)
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Updated May 31, 2023

Rhyne Howard scored 20 points, Allisha Gray and rookie Haley Jones each added 13 and the Atlanta Dream eased past the Chicago Sky 83-65 on Tuesday night in College Park.

Cheyenne Parker had 10 points and eight rebounds for Atlanta (2-2). The Dream made 18 of 24 free throws compared to 9 of 11 for the Sky.

The Dream led 40-25 at halftime after Chicago shot just 28% and turned it over eight times. The Sky finished the game 25 for 77 (33%) with 15 turnovers.

Dana Evans scored 11 points to lead Chicago (3-2). Kahleah Copper, Marina Mabrey and Kristine Anigwe each added 10. Two Sky starters struggled: Courtney Williams was 2 of 10 from the field and Elizabeth Williams went 3 for 10.

The Dream continues its five-game homestand against reigning WNBA champion Las Vegas on Friday.

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