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The Atlanta Dream (30-14) host the Washington Mystics (28-16) in WNBA Playoff Game One. After holding the New York Liberty to 65 points, can Atlanta maintain defensive dominance? We analyze the impact of Satou Sabally's absence and the key matchups featuring Allisha Gray and Rhyne Howard.

Key players discussed include Allisha Gray, Rhyne Howard, DeWanna Bonner, and Marine Fauthoux. Topics cover the upcoming opponent matchup angles, injury reports affecting rotations, and keys to the game such as rebounding and pace control. We also predict the outcome of this critical Eastern Conference series.

The Dream enter as the fourth seed with home-court advantage. Washington seeks to exploit any fatigue in Atlanta's frontcourt. Our analysts break down the tactical adjustments needed for success in the first round of the 2026 WNBA playoffs.

In this episode: Matchup Angles and Storylines · Injury Report and Rotations · Keys to Victory and Prediction.

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Full transcript: https://cdn.beatlinesports.com/wnba/atl/2026-09-27/transcript.html

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