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The Atlanta Dream (30-14) face the Washington Mystics (28-16) in Game 2 of the WNBA playoffs first round. Rhyne Howard scored 26 points and grabbed 5 steals in Game 1, while Angel Reese added 13 points and 12 rebounds. DeWanna Bonner provided crucial veteran leadership in the 92-77 victory.

Key matchups include Angel Reese versus Shakira Austin on the boards, and Rhyne Howard against Sonia Citron. The Mystics are dealing with injuries to Matilde Villa and Brionna Jones, weakening their frontcourt depth. Jordin Canada’s 10 assists highlighted the Dream’s ball movement.

This preview analyzes the Dream’s defensive intensity, transition offense, and rebounding dominance. We discuss how Washington can adjust without their key reserves and whether Atlanta can take a 2-0 series lead on the road.

In this episode: Game 1 Recap & Storylines · Player Matchups & Injuries · Keys to Victory & Prediction.

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Full transcript: https://cdn.beatlinesports.com/wnba/atl/2026-09-28/transcript.html

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