Connecticut Sun vs Atlanta Dream Final Score & Over/Under Result — Sep 17, 2026

The third quarter proved decisive in Atlanta's blowout of Connecticut, as the Dream outscored the Sun 31–11 in that frame to seize control of a contest that remained competitive through halftime. After a tightly balanced first half—combined 80 points across the opening 16 minutes—the Dream's defensive pressure and offensive efficiency in Q3 opened a chasm the Sun never closed. Atlanta ultimately won 103–59, combining for 162 points, six and a half below the 168.5 market total that had drifted to 169.5 at tip.

Angel Reese dominated for the hosts, posting 30 points and 10 rebounds to anchor a lopsided fourth quarter (27 combined). Rhyne Howard chipped in 10 points and 8 assists, while Allisha Gray added 10 points and 5 assists. Connecticut's offense dried up after intermission; Olivia Nelson-Ododa's 13 points and Saniya Rivers' 9 points with 9 rebounds couldn't stem the tide. The Sun, averaging just 76.3 points per game over their last 10, had no answer for Atlanta's second-half surge.

The game's trajectory mirrored the recent head-to-head pattern: Atlanta had beaten Connecticut convincingly in their August meeting (104–69, total 173) and owned the season series. DAGGER's pregame OVER call missed as the combined point total fell short despite the line's uptick to close.