Transcript: Atlanta Dream 92, Washington Mystics 77. Dream outlast Mystics in comeback, advance to next round. Rhyne Howard led everyone with 26 points.
The story
Washington controlled the first half, winning the 1st quarter 26-21 and leading 41-36 at halftime. The Mystics built their largest lead early, going on an 8-0 run in the 1st quarter. But Atlanta's 3rd quarter was devastating: the Dream outscored Washington 29-12 to take a 65-53 lead into the 4th. The Mystics fought back with a 9-0 run in the 4th quarter, but the Dream answered. Rhyne Howard led the way with 26 points for Atlanta. Sonia Citron paced Washington with 25 points, but it wasn't enough. The Dream won the final quarter 27-24 to secure the 92-77 victory.
2Howard had the game high with 26 points on 7 made field goals and 10 free throws. She added 5 steals and 1 block, controlling the pace when Atlanta needed it most.
The stat line
The stat line
| Atlanta Dream | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rhyne Howard | 26 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 0 |
| Allisha Gray | 22 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Angel Reese | 13 | 12 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| DeWanna Bonner | 13 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Jordin Canada | 10 | 3 | 10 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| Madina Okot | 4 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Naz Hillmon | 4 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Washington Mystics | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sonia Citron | 25 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 3 |
| Kiki Iriafen | 15 | 14 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| Shakira Austin | 12 | 16 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Georgia Amoore | 8 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Michaela Onyenwere | 8 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| Cotie McMahon | 4 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Betnijah Laney-Hamilton | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Lauren Betts | 2 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 2 |
| Cassandre Prosper | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
