College Park, Ga. — Guard Rhyne Howard scored a season-high 33 points, becoming the first Atlanta Dream player since 2013 to record consecutive 30-point games, as the Dream beat the Dallas Wings 107-96 in overtime on Friday night.
Howard, coming off a 31-point performance against Phoenix earlier in the week, sealed her 30-point game with a free throw that gave Atlanta a 92-90 lead with 19 seconds remaining in regulation.
On Dallas’ final possession, Arike Ogunbowale missed a 3-point attempt, and after Teaira McCowan’s offensive rebound and missed follow-up, Jacy Sheldon recovered the loose ball. It eventually ended up in Natasha Howard’s hands, who hit a jumper near the free-throw line to tie the game.
Despite trailing by as much as 16 points, Atlanta (12-22) dominated overtime, outscoring Dallas 15-4.
In overtime, Howard drained a key trey with three minutes left, putting Atlanta up by six. Tina Charles extended the lead to 104-96 with a hook shot after the Dream secured three offensive rebounds in a single possession.
Howard, who shot 12 of 26 from the field, including 6 of 17 from beyond the arc, matched Angel McCoughtry’s streak of 30-point games. Charles contributed with 20 points, 13 rebounds, and four assists.
Allisha Gray added a 3-pointer in overtime, finishing with 19 points for Atlanta. Naz Hillmon scored 18 points, while Jordin Canada posted 15 points and 10 assists.
For Dallas (9-25), Natasha Howard led with 24 points, eight rebounds, and five assists. Ogunbowale added 22 points and eight assists, while Satou Sabally and Teaira McCowan each scored 18 points. McCowan also recorded 11 rebounds for a double-double.
Prior to the game, Atlanta announced that Cheyenne Parker-Tyus will miss the remainder of the regular season due to a left ankle injury.
