Howard, Reese help Dream rally from 11-point deficit, beat Mystics 92-77 in Game 1 of playoff series
Atlanta Dream overcame an 11-point deficit to defeat the Washington Mystics 92-77 in a thrilling Game 1 of their first-round playoff series. Rhyne Howard led the way for the Dream with 26 points and a team-high 5 steals. Angel Reese made her mark in her first career playoff game, dishing out 13 points and grabbing 12 rebounds. This marked the first time in Dream history that a player recorded 10 steals in a postseason game.
The Mystics, the No. 5 seed, turned over the ball 22 times, allowing the Dream to capitalize on 27 points. Dream's Allisha Gray scored 22 points, while Jordin Canada contributed 10 points and 11 assists. Sonia Citron scored 25 points for the Mystics, but Kiki Iriafen and Shakira Austin led the way defensively with 15 points and 14 rebounds, respectively.
Canada ended a 7-0 run with a layup that cut the Dream's lead to 41-36 at halftime. DeWanna Bonner added 13 points in the fourth quarter, leading a 18-5 run that solidified the Mystics' 11-point deficit. Howard opened the scoring with a 3-pointer, but the Mystics responded with a 8-0 run.
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