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Mabrey’s 34 Points Propel Sun to First Home Victory, Halt Dream’s Streak

The Sun ended the Dream’s four-game run behind Mabrey’s breakout night in Commissioner's Cup play

Tina Charles of the Connecticut Sun celebrates during the game against the Atlanta Dream on June 6, 2025 at the Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut. (Photo by Chris Marion/NBAE via Getty Images)
Connecticut Sun guard Marina Mabrey, shown in action earlier in the season, helped her team to its second win of the season with a game-high 34 points in a 84-76 win over the Atlanta Dream on Friday night at Mohegan Sun Arena. (Jessica Hill/Special to the Courant)
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Overview

  • Marina Mabrey poured in 34 points on 13-of-22 shooting for her fourth career 30-point game, adding four rebounds and four assists.
  • Tina Charles contributed 19 points, including seven in the final six minutes, to help Connecticut pull away in the fourth quarter.
  • Rookie guard Saniya Rivers anchored the Sun’s defense with three steals, two blocks and a team-high five rebounds.
  • Brittney Griner and Rhyne Howard each scored 18 points for Atlanta, whose four-game winning streak ended and record fell to 5-3.
  • Connecticut improved to 2-6 with its first home win and first Commissioner's Cup victory despite losing center Olivia Nelson-Ododa to an ankle injury in the second half.