Washington Mystics @ Atlanta Dream
Pre-Game Analysis
The Atlanta Dream host the Washington Mystics on September 27, 2026, in a matchup between two of the Eastern Conference's top teams. Atlanta enters the contest at 30-14 and sits atop the Eastern Conference standings at No. 1, while Washington comes in at 28-16, holding down the No. 3 spot in the East. Both clubs arrive with strong records, making this a notable late-season clash within the conference.
Offense should be on display, with Atlanta's Allisha Gray leading all scorers in this matchup at 19.0 points per game, providing a steady scoring threat for the Dream. Washington counters with Shakira Austin, who paces the Mystics at 17.0 points per game and figures to be a key factor in how the visitors approach the game. With playoff positioning in the Eastern Conference still very much in play, both teams will look to assert themselves.
The full result, box score, and recap will appear here after the game is verified final.
Final result: WSH 77 — ATL 92 (ATL win).
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Game Nuggets
- Rhyne Howard led all players with 26 PTS (1 REB, 1 AST) for Atlanta Dream. Rhyne Howard →
- Atlanta Dream won by 15: 92–77. Atlanta Dream →
- Atlanta Dream came in 5-0 over their previous 5 games. Atlanta Dream →
- Meeting 4 of the season between these teams — Atlanta Dream was 1-2 in the series before tip-off. Atlanta Dream →
- A 2026 playoff game.
Box Score
Washington Mystics
| Player | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | MIN |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michaela Onyenwere | 8 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 26 |
| Kiki Iriafen | 15 | 14 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 23 |
| Shakira Austin | 12 | 16 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 34 |
| Sonia Citron | 25 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 35 |
| Georgia Amoore | 8 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 24 |
| Angela Dugalic | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Lauren Betts | 2 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 23 |
| Betnijah Laney-Hamilton | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 13 |
| Cotie McMahon | 4 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 20 |
| Cassandre Prosper | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Alicia Florez | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Atlanta Dream
| Player | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | MIN |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Naz Hillmon | 4 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 21 |
| Angel Reese | 13 | 12 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 30 |
| Allisha Gray | 22 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 35 |
| Jordin Canada | 10 | 3 | 10 | 2 | 0 | 36 |
| Rhyne Howard | 26 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 39 |
| DeWanna Bonner | 13 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 22 |
| Madina Okot | 4 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 7 |
| Te-Hina Paopao | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Isobel Borlase | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
Team Stats
| Team | FG | 3PT | FT | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington Mystics | 28-68 | 6-19 | 15-22 | 50 | 13 | 2 | 5 | 22 |
| Atlanta Dream | 31-76 | 5-21 | 25-26 | 31 | 15 | 16 | 5 | 7 |