The Dream vs Mystics first-round playoff series ended with the Atlanta Dream punching their ticket to the WNBA semifinals. Atlanta defeated the Washington Mystics 93-75 in Game 2, completing the series sweep and advancing to the semifinals for the first time since 2018.
The result capped a strong playoff performance from Atlanta, while Washington saw its postseason run come to an end after a competitive second game.
Dream vs Mystics Score
The Dream vs Mystics score in Game 2 was Atlanta Dream 93, Washington Mystics 75. Atlanta controlled key stretches of the contest and pulled away in the fourth quarter after Washington had made a push to close the gap.
Atlanta entered halftime with a 41-28 advantage, although Washington responded with a 7-0 run before the break. The Mystics later cut the deficit to three points at 65-62 during the third quarter, but the Dream answered with 13 straight points to regain control.
Allisha Gray Leads the Dream
Allisha Gray delivered one of Atlanta’s key performances, scoring 22 points in the Game 2 victory. Her scoring helped the Dream maintain pressure as the game moved into its decisive stages.
Jordin Canada also played a major role for Atlanta. She scored 19 points, with 13 coming in the fourth quarter, while also recording 11 assists and seven rebounds. Canada hit back-to-back three-pointers during the fourth quarter before adding a jumper that gave Atlanta an 89-70 lead with 2:58 remaining.
Rhyne Howard added 15 points before fouling out, while Angel Reese also scored 15 and Naz Hillmon contributed 10 points.
Mystics Fight Back Before Atlanta Pulls Away
Washington showed resilience after falling behind early. Sonia Citron led the Mystics with 25 points, while Kiki Iriafen posted 15 points and 16 rebounds. Iriafen also became the first player in Mystics franchise history to record a first-half double-double in a playoff game.
The Mystics’ third-quarter surge briefly changed the momentum. Washington used a 14-2 run to move within 65-62, putting Atlanta under pressure. However, the Dream immediately responded with a 13-0 run, highlighted by Canada’s three-pointer, and rebuilt a double-digit advantage.
Atlanta Dream Advance to the Semifinals
With the 93-75 victory, Atlanta advanced to the WNBA semifinals for the first time since 2018. The Dream had been eliminated in the first round in each of the previous three seasons before breaking through in 2026.
Atlanta will host Game 1 of the WNBA semifinals against New York on Sunday, according to the supplied WNBA recap. New York reached the semifinals after sweeping Minnesota in the other first-round series.
Dream vs Mystics: Key Takeaways
The Dream vs Mystics matchup highlighted Atlanta’s ability to respond when Washington threatened to take control. The Mystics reduced the deficit to just three points in the third quarter, but Atlanta’s 13-0 response proved decisive.
For Washington, Citron’s 25 points and Iriafen’s 15-point, 16-rebound performance stood out despite the loss. Atlanta, meanwhile, received balanced contributions from Gray, Canada, Howard, Reese and Hillmon on its way to the semifinals.
The Dream now move forward in the WNBA playoffs, while the Mystics’ postseason journey ends in the first round.
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