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Rhyne Howard makes 6 of the Dream’s 14 3-pointers in a victory over the Tempo

Atlanta Dream secured a 107-95 victory over Toronto Tempo on Monday night. Rhyne Howard led the team with six 3-pointers and 22 points, marking the fastest time in WNBA history to reach 100 3-pointers in a season - accomplished in just 31 games. Angel Reese contributed 20 points and 14 rebounds, tying her 22nd double-double of the season. Jordin Canada added 20 points and nine assists for Atlanta. Allisha Gray and Brionna Jones each scored 15 points for the Dream.

Reese set a franchise record for double-doubles in a season, approaching Alyssa Thomas' WNBA record of 28 set in 2023. Marina Mabrey led Toronto with 36 points and seven 3-pointers, making the mark for the third time this season. Kiki Rice added 18 points off the bench, while Nyara Sabally contributed 12 points and 12 rebounds.

In Seattle's victory over Chicago Sky, Dominique Malonga scored 26 points, 10 rebounds, and three blocks, while Natisha Hiedeman added 18 points and nine assists. Seattle ended their 11-game losing streak, leading by five points throughout the game. Zia Cooke finished with 16 points off the bench for Seattle, who led by 10 points at halftime.

Hiedeman went 12 of 12 at the free-throw line. Chicago's Kiki Rice scored a career-high 26 points, making all 10 of her free throws in her first game back after being ejected in the previous match.

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