{
  "id": 11078634,
  "title": "Angel Reese, Dream sweep Mystics as Atlanta’s playoff push picks up steam",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/01/angel-reese-dream-sweep-mystics-as-atlantas-playoff-push-picks-up",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-01T01:27:01.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/angel-reese-dream-sweep-mystics-012701245.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Atlanta Dream secured a convincing 93-75 victory over the Washington Mystics in the first round of the WNBA playoffs, completing a two-game sweep. In the deciding game at CareFirst Arena, Angel Reese played a pivotal role, contributing 15 points, seven rebounds, two assists, and three blocks in 28 minutes. This performance helped the Dream outscore the Mystics by 26 points during her time on the court, demonstrating the positive impact of her presence on the team. Other standout performances came from Allisha Gray, who led the Dream with 22 points and 11 assists, and Jordin Canada, who added 19 points, 11 assists, and seven rebounds. Every Dream starter scored in double figures, showcasing a balanced offense that proved challenging for Washington. Despite Washington outrebounding Atlanta 42-27, the Dream maintained a better shooting performance, making six more 3-pointers and winning the game.",
  "summary": "Angel Reese delivered on both ends, Jordin Canada controlled the offense and Atlanta finished its first-round sweep with another double-digit victory.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Newsweek",
        "title": "Dream Sweep Mystics to End Eight-Year WNBA Playoff Drought",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/01/dream-sweep-mystics-to-end-eight-year-wnba-playoff-drought",
        "published": "2026-10-01T02:12:40.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "Dream news: Atlanta sweeps Mystics to end embarrassing playoff streak",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/01/dream-news-atlanta-sweeps-mystics-to-end-embarrassing-playoff-streak",
        "published": "2026-10-01T02:42:32.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}