Mystics dominate Dream in new home opener, get first win of the season (6-1-19)
By: Darrell Owens
Headline Photo Credit: Phoebe Johnson-LMS Network
The Washington Mystics (1-1) open up their new home in dominating fashion with a 96-75 victory over the Atlanta Dream (1-1). In their first match since last seasons’ WNBA Playoff Semi-Finals were the Mystics won the series 3-2, advance them to their first WNBA finals. The Mystics opened up their new home, The Entertainment and Sports Arena the way any team would want to…undefeated!
Photo Credit: Phoebe Johnson -LMS Network
Mystics Guard Ariel Atkins lead the game with 21 points, going 8-for-11 from the floor, knocking down a game-high 4 three-pointers. Early MVP candidate, Elena Delle Donne scored 18 points & returning star Emma Meesseman chipped in 14 points for Mystics. Washington as a whole shot over 50% from the floor and 36% from behind the arc.
Photo Credit: Phoebe Johnson -LMS Network
Tiffany Hayes and Alex Bentley both scored 11 points to lead the Dream. Atlanta Shot 42.3 % from the field & struggled from 3-point land shooting 23.8%. Angel McCoughtry is still out nursing a serious knee injury and it shows that Atlanta misses her presence and leadership.
Atlanta travels back home for their next game against Las Vegas Aces on Thursday, June 6 at 7 pm. The Mystics will take on the Chicago Sky on Wednesday, June 5 at 7 pm at home.
