Marina Mabrey poured in 34 points and the Connecticut Sun picked up a much-needed outcome by defeating the Atlanta Dream 84-76 on Friday night at Uncasville, Conn.

Tina Charles contributed 19 points and Bria Hartley racked up 11 points for the Sun (2-6), who were 48-point losers to New York in their most-recent previous game. Friday's contest was part of the WNBA Commissioner's Cup.

Mabrey had 27 points through three quarters and went on to reach the 30-point mark for the first time this season. She finished 13-for-22 from the field with three 3-point baskets. She drained a pair of free throws for an 82-73 advantage at the 35-second mark.

Brittney Griner and Rhyne Howard led the Dream with 18 points apiece. Naz Hillmon came off the bench to notch 14 points and Allisha Gray added 11 poin

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