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Atlanta Controls the Second Half and Beats the Sky 86-65 for 4th Straight Victory
CHICAGO, AUG 8 – Atlanta overcame a halftime deficit by outscoring Chicago 32-18 in the third quarter to secure their fourth consecutive win in the WNBA, led by Allisha Gray's 25 points.
- On Thursday night at Wintrust Arena, the Atlanta Dream defeated the Chicago Sky 86-65 to secure their fourth straight victory.
- After trailing 34-28 at halftime, the Dream began the third quarter by quickly putting together a 10-point run that gave them the lead for the first time in the contest.
- Atlanta’s defensive intensity unsettled the Sky’s offense, allowing players like Canada and Gray to penetrate the lane effectively and helping the Dream connect on several three-point shots.
- Allisha Gray led the team with 25 points, while Jordin Canada contributed 17 points along with six rebounds and six assists. Naz Hillmon secured 11 rebounds, achieving double-digit boards in consecutive games.
- The game highlighted Chicago’s difficulty handling second-half adjustments, suggesting ongoing challenges as Atlanta extended its winning streak to four games.
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Chicago Sun Times
Usa newsSky ended up back on their heels after showing signs of life against the Dream
The offense was clicking for the Sky on Thursday night against the Dream. Their defense was even better, holding Atlanta to 28 points in the first half.Healthier than they’d been in weeks, the Sky seemed to be on the right track. If Angel Reese — sidelined for her fourth straight game with a back injury — ever returned, fans could envision them making one final push down the stretch of the season, starting with knocking off a contender.Then, mom…
Chicago Sky fall to the Atlanta Dream 86-65 for their 9th loss in 10 games
Allisha Gray scored 25 points and Jordin Canada added 17, and the Atlanta Dream controlled the second half to beat the Chicago Sky 86-65 on Thursday night at Wintrust Arena. It was the Sky’s ninth loss in 10 games while the Dream won their fourth straight. The Sky led 34-28 at halftime before the Dream scored the first 10 points of the third quarter to take their first lead. They outscored the Sky 32-18 in the third to take a 60-52 lead. Jordin …
Associated Press News
Atlanta controls the second half and beats the Sky 86-65 for 4th straight victory
Allisha Gray scored 25 points, Jordin Canada had 17 points, six rebounds and six assists, and the Atlanta Dream controlled the second half and beat the Chicago Sky 86-65 for their fourth straight victory.
Rockdale Citizen & Newton Citizen
Dream surge past Sky in second half for fourth straight win
Allisha Gray had 25 points, and the visiting Atlanta Dream overcame a rough first half to win their fourth game in a row, 86-65 over the Chicago Sky on Thursday night.
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