The Washington Mystics vs Atlanta Dreams matchup pits two teams trying to be competitive in the 2024 WNBA season. The capital team is yet to win a game in the young season (0-6) while the Dream are 2-2 and trying to get over the .500 mark with a win tonight.
The Mystics are putting on a notable collective performance, with Ariel Atkins scoring 10 points at halftime. She also added four rebounds and three assists in the first half. Stefanie Dolson added seven points while Myisha Hines-Allen and Aaliyah Edwards contributed with six points each off the bench.
On the other end, the Dream have relied on two players to carry the team. Tina Charles has already recorded a double-double with 14 points and 13 rebounds while Allisha Gray added 14 points and two assists.
Cheyenne Parker and Aerial Powers added four points each for the 38-34 lead Atlanta holds after two quarters.
Washington Mystics vs Atlanta Dream game player stats and box scores
Washington Mystics game player stats and box scores
Atlanta Dream game player stats and box scores
Washington Mystics vs Atlanta Dream Game Summary
The Washington Mystics vs Atlanta Dream game started with the home team dominating. After losing the first quarter 22-18, they came back in the second quarter with a 20-12 burst to finish the first half up four points.
The Mystics are competing to win this game, which could be their first win in the season after seven games. As things stand right now, they are the only winless team in the WNBA after the Indiana Fever beat the LA Sparks last week.
The third quarter started with the Mystics picking up the level, winning the first half of the period, 12-4. They keep relying on a collective effort to get past the dream, who have better players but aren't making shots tonight.
Rhyne Howard is yet to score a field goal after 15 minutes of action, also going 0-3 from beyond the arc. She's trying to make an impact on the defensive end, recording three steals thus far, but if Atlanta aspires to win this game, Howard needs to wake up.
Shakira Austin, a Most Improved Player of the Year candidate, has contributed six points to her team's lead in the second half. Ariel Atkins is leading the team in the third quarter and if they keep up the pace, that much-waited win will come tonight.