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Sky Fall: Rhyne Howard sinks Allen's Chicago
Angel Reese #5 of the Chicago Sky, Brittney Griner #42 of the Atlanta Dream and Rebecca Allen #9 of the Chicago Sky battle for a rebound during the second quarter at Gateway Center Arena on June 14, 2025 in College Park, Georgia. Photo: Paras Griffin/Getty Images
Highlights
Howard's 36-points fuels Dream to 88-70 Victory against Bec Allen's Chicago Sky
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Australian Rebecca Allen's Chicago Sky are struggling, falling to 2-7 after suffering a 88-70 loss to the 7-3 Atlanta Dream at Gateway Center Arena in Atlanta on Saturday, June 14, 2025.
Atlanta's Rhyne Howard's explosive 36-point performance extended Atlanta's impressive home record to 4-1.
Allen finished with six points on 2-from-8 from the field. She grabbed four points, had four assists and was -9 in 29 minutes.
Key Details
- Result: Atlanta Dream 88 def. Chicago Sky 70
- When: June 14, 2025
- Where: Gateway Center Arena, Atlanta
- Standings: Atlanta Dream (#3) | Chicago Sky (#11)
By the Numbers
- Rhyne Howard (Atlanta Dream) starred with 36 points, eight rebounds, four assists, and hit nine three-pointers in 39 minutes.
- Kamilla Cardoso (Chicago Sky) scored 15 points, and had nine rebounds, three assists, and two blocks in 27 minutes.
What Happened
Atlanta established an early lead, ending the first quarter up 15-12 before Chicago fought back to take a 39-38 advantage into halftime. The Dream reasserted control in the third period, outscoring the Sky 20-15 to regain the lead heading into the final quarter.
The fourth quarter proved decisive as Atlanta's offense caught fire, pouring in 30 points while limiting Chicago to just 16. Rhyne Howard was particularly lethal during this stretch, connecting on several critical three-pointers that pushed the lead beyond reach.
Howard's remarkable shooting display fuelled the Dream's victory. The guard finished with 36 points on 12-from-25 shooting, including an outstanding 9-from-19 from beyond the arc. Her scoring outburst was complemented by eight rebounds and four assists in a dominant all-around performance.
Brionna Jones contributed significantly with 13 points and 11 rebounds, while Jordin Canada orchestrated the offense with 12 points and eight assists. The Dream's balanced attack saw four starters score in double figures, highlighting their team-oriented approach.
For Chicago, Kamilla Cardoso led the way with 15 points and nine rebounds on efficient 7-from-12 shooting, while Angel Reese added 12 points and nine rebounds. However, the Sky struggled to maintain offensive consistency, particularly in the second half when they managed just 31 points combined in the third and fourth quarters.
The Dream's superior shooting efficiency proved decisive. Atlanta shot 45.7% from the field compared to Chicago's 41.2%, with the most significant difference coming from beyond the arc. The Dream connected on 12 three-pointers to Chicago's six, creating a crucial 18-point advantage from distance.
Atlanta's defense was anchored by Brittney Griner, who recorded three blocks, and Brionna Jones, who added two blocks and two steals. Their rim protection limited Chicago's interior scoring opportunities and forced them into difficult shots.
With this victory, Atlanta (7-3) solidified their position as one of the WNBA's top teams, while Chicago (2-7) continued to struggle, particularly on the road where they've managed just one win in six attempts.
