Rhyne Howard’s Record-Breaking Threes Lead Atlanta Dream to 107-95 Win Over Toronto Tempo

Final score and the vibe

The Atlanta Dream beat the Toronto Tempo 107-95, sweeping the season series and serving up a heap of highlights. Six Dream players finished in double figures, and the team played like it had a plan — and snacks — for every possession.

Rhyne Howard: the three-point stopwatch

Howard became the quickest player in WNBA history to sink 100 threes in a single season — she did it in just 31 games. She finished with 22 points and drilled 6-of-11 from long range, including a couple of dagger triples in the fourth that helped seal the deal.

Angel Reese: record-breaking rebound boss

Reese stuffed the stat sheet with 20 points and 14 rebounds, notching her 22nd double-double of the year and breaking the Atlanta Dream’s single-season double-double record. She’s been a nightly force on the boards and a huge reason the Dream get so many second-chance looks.

Brionna Jones: near-perfect comeback

Coming off an injury layoff, Jones looked sharp — a flawless 5-of-5 from the floor for 15 points. She talked about easing back into her groove, crediting the team’s chemistry for helping her feel comfortable while she regains confidence.

Team offense: ball movement and hot shooting

The Dream tied a season high with 14 made three-pointers and moved the ball like a well-oiled machine — 29 assists on 36 made baskets. The inside-out dynamic with Reese and the shooters spacing the floor made life easier for everyone.

Coach and standout mentions

Head coach Karl Smesko picked up his 50th career win and praised the group’s execution. He highlighted Jordin Canada, who ran the offense smoothly (and had a birthday coming up), and Naz Hillmon for her work screening, defending and making plays that don’t always show up on the box score. Smesko also gave a nod to Howard for delivering when it mattered late.

Toronto’s fight

Marina Mabrey single-handedly kept the Tempo in it for a long stretch — 36 points on 12-of-19 shooting, including seven triples. Still, Atlanta’s lead proved too big to climb back from, and the Dream finished the night unbeaten against the expansion squad.