Atlanta Dream advance to WNBA semifinals after defeating Mystics

The Atlanta Dream advanced to the WNBA semifinals after defeating the Washington Mystics in Game 2 of their first-round playoff series on September 30, 2026. The Dream, seeded fourth, will face the New York Liberty, the eighth seed, in a best-of-five series, starting on October 4. Atlanta has home court advantage and went 2-1 against New York during the regular season. The semifinal match-up has the potential to set the stage for a competitive series as both teams aim for a spot in the WNBA Finals.

• 1:15 AMYahoo Sports — Atlanta Dream advance to WNBA semifinals