Dream rallies from 11-point deficit to take Game 1 against Mystics
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 28, 2026, 1:32 AM
Last updated Sep 28, 2026
The Atlanta Dream defeated the Washington Mystics 92-77 in Game 1 of their playoff series on Sunday night in College Park, Georgia. Rhyne Howard led the Dream with 26 points, while Angel Reese contributed 13 points and 12 rebounds in her playoff debut. Atlanta overcame an 11-point deficit, capitalizing on 22 turnovers by the Mystics to score 27 points off those mistakes. Allisha Gray also had a significant impact, adding 22 points for the fourth-seeded Dream. The Mystics were led by Sonia Citron with 25 points, and Kiki Iriafen recorded a double-double with 15 points and 14 rebounds. Game 2 is scheduled for Wednesday in Washington.
- •Dream took Game 1 of the first-round series 92-77.
- •Howard scored 26 points and stole the ball five times.
- •Atlanta converted 22 Mystics turnovers into 27 points.
- •Game 2 will take place on Wednesday in Washington.
- •Mystics are making their first playoff appearance since 2019.
- 1:45 AMYahoo Sports — Howard, Reese help Dream rally from 11-point deficit in Game 1 of playoff series
- 1:32 AMYahoo Sports — Howard, Reese help Dream rally from 11-point deficit, beat Mystics 92-77 in Game 1 of playoff series
"Rhyne Howard had 26 points and five steals, Angel Reese added 13 points and 12 rebounds in her first career playoff game, and the Atlanta Dream beat the Washington Mystics 92-77 Sunday night in Game 1 of their first-round series. Game 2 of the series is Wednesday in Washington. The No. 5 seed Mystics committed 22 turnovers which Atlanta converted into 27 points.
"Rhyne Howard had 26 points and five steals, Angel Reese added 13 points and 12 rebounds in her first career playoff game, and the Atlanta Dream beat the Washington Mystics 92-77 Sunday night in Game 1 of their first-round series.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 28, 2026, 1:45 AMHoward, Reese help Dream rally from 11-point deficit in Game 1 of playoff series
Rhyne Howard had 26 points and five steals, Angel Reese added 13 points and 12 rebounds in her first career playoff game, and the Atlanta Dream beat the Washington Mystics 92-77 Sunday night in Game 1 of their first-round series.
- Yahoo SportsSep 28, 2026, 1:32 AMHoward, Reese help Dream rally from 11-point deficit, beat Mystics 92-77 in Game 1 of playoff series
Rhyne Howard had 26 points and five steals, Angel Reese added 13 points and 12 rebounds in her first career playoff game, and the Atlanta Dream beat the Washington Mystics 92-77 Sunday night in Game 1 of their first-round series. Game 2 of the series is Wednesday in Washington. The No. 5 seed Mystics committed 22 turnovers which Atlanta converted into 27 points.
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