Atlanta Dream at Washington Mystics
· WNBA Commissioner's CupWashington beats Dream for Mike Thibault's 350th career win
Natasha Cloud made two free throws with 24.6 seconds left to extend Washington's lead to 92-88 and Atkins added two more on their next possession.
Odyssey Sims sank a 3-pointer from the corner with 4.4 seconds left to pull Atlanta within 94-93. But Atlanta was called for a technical foul and Washington made 2 of 3 free throws before Aari McDonald's heave at the buzzer went off the backboard.
The Mystics were missing star Tina Charles, who was attending the premiere of her film ‘Game Changer’ at the Tribeca Film Festival in New York City. The film tells the story of Tanya DePass, an African-American gamer, determined to make the gaming industry more inclusive.
Washington also lost Myisha Hines-Allen to a knee injury. Coach Thibault said she'll get an MRI on Friday.
Cloud finished with 10 points, nine rebounds and 11 assists for Washington (5-6). Atkins and Plaisance each made 10 field goals, combining to shoot 20 for 31. The Mystics were without Tina Charles and Myisha Hines-Allen.
Sims scored 22 points with seven assists for Atlanta (5-7). Tianna Hawkins had 17 points and nine rebounds, and Tiffany Hayes added 16 points, six assists and five steals.
Atlanta beat Washington 101-78 on Sunday after making 13 of 29 3-pointers.
Regular Season Series
WSH wins series 2-1
Recent Plays
| 4th 0.0 |  |
End of Game | 93 - 96 |
| 4th 0.0 | |
End of the 4th Quarter | 93 - 96 |
| 4th 0.1 |  |
Washington defensive team rebound | 93 - 96 |
| 4th 0.2 |  |
Aari McDonald misses 55-foot three point jumper | 93 - 96 |
| 4th 2.9 | |
Natasha Cloud makes free throw 2 of 2 | 93 - 96 |
Statistics
 ATL |
 WSH |
|
|---|---|---|
| 34-70 | FG | 33-67 |
| 49 | Field Goal % | 49 |
| 8-21 | 3PT | 13-31 |
| 38 | Three Point % | 42 |
| 17-21 | FT | 17-20 |
| 81 | Free Throw % | 85 |
| 37 | Rebounds | 31 |
| 8 | Offensive Rebounds | 5 |
| 29 | Defensive Rebounds | 26 |
| 23 | Assists | 22 |
| 14 | Steals | 7 |
| 6 | Blocks | 1 |
| 13 | Turnovers | 15 |
| 1 | Team Turnovers | 0 |
| 14 | Total Turnovers | 15 |
| 3 | Technical Fouls | 1 |
| 3 | Total Technical Fouls | 1 |
| 0 | Flagrant Fouls | 0 |
| 15 | Points Conceded Off Turnovers | 19 |
| 12 | Fast Break Points | 5 |
| 34 | Points in Paint | 34 |
| 17 | Fouls | 17 |
| 14 | Largest Lead | 4 |
Game Information
Location: Washington, DC
Attendance: 2,100 · Capacity:
2025-26 Eastern Conference Standings
| TEAM | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 New York |
- | 8 | L2 | 0.6 | 12 |
 Atlanta |
- | 8 | L4 | 0.6 | 12 |
 Indiana |
0.5 | 8 | W1 | 0.57894737 | 11 |
 Washington |
1.5 | 9 | W2 | 0.5263158 | 10 |
 Toronto |
2.5 | 10 | L1 | 0.47368422 | 9 |
 Chicago |
5.5 | 13 | L1 | 0.31578946 | 6 |
 Connecticut |
8 | 16 | L1 | 0.2 | 4 |
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