{
  "id": 11091834,
  "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",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-01T02:42:32.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/dream-news-atlanta-sweeps-mystics-024232274.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In an anticipated turn of events, the Atlanta Dream have advanced to the WNBA semifinals after dismantling the Washington Mystics with a convincing 93-75 victory in Game 2. A balanced offensive display from the Dream resulted in 22 points from Allisha Gray, 19 points from Jordin Canada, 15 points from Angel Reese, and 15 points from Rhyne Howard. The Dream's defense, which recorded 19 turnovers by the Mystics, played a crucial role in their triumph, as they shot 45% from the field, including 13 successful three-pointers. With this win, the Dream have ended their three-year run of early playoff exits and will face the New York Liberty in the semifinals for the first time since 2018.",
  "summary": "The Atlanta Dream are off to the semifinals in the playoffs after sweeping the Washington Mystics in the first round . The Dream blew out the Mystics, 93-75, in Game 2 at CareFirst Arena on Wednesday. Atlanta employed a balanced attack, with Allisha Gray leading the way with 22 points, three assists, and four steals, and Jordin Canada tallying 19 […] The post Dream news: Atlanta sweeps Mystics to…",
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "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",
        "published": "2026-10-01T01:27:01.000Z"
      },
      {
        "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"
      }
    ]
  },
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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."
}