ATLANTA, Ga. (Interstat) — Rhyne Howard scored 21 points and Angel Reese added 17 points and 10 rebounds as the Atlanta Dream defeated the Phoenix Mercury 82-80 on Sunday at State Farm Arena before 3,575.

Atlanta trailed 44-37 at halftime and 57-49 after three quarters, then erupted for 33 points in the fourth. Jordin Canada recorded 11 points and 14 assists. Allisha Gray contributed 18 points for the Dream, who improved to 4-1.

Phoenix got 20 points, 12 rebounds and seven assists from Alyssa Thomas. Kahleah Copper also scored 20 points, and Kyara Linskens added 10 off the bench for the Mercury, who fell to 2-5.

Howard hit a go-ahead 3-pointer with 24.9 seconds left, and Canada made a driving layup and free throw with 1:03 remaining to seal the win. Phoenix’s final chance ended when Copper made two of three free throws with 3.5 seconds left but could not force overtime.