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Nike, NBA & Others Waste No Time Reacting After Angel Reese & the Atlanta Dream Eliminate Mystics From Playoffs

Atlanta never trailed and closed with a 28-17 fourth quarter to eliminate Washington, with Allisha Gray scoring 22 points.

  • On Wednesday, the Atlanta Dream swept the Washington Mystics with a 93-75 victory at CareFirst Arena, securing the franchise's first WNBA semifinal appearance since 2018.
  • Atlanta entered the postseason aiming to redeem last year's first-round exit against the Indiana Fever, successfully navigating a physical series against Washington after winning 30 games this season.
  • Allisha Gray led with 22 points, Jordin Canada added 19 points and 11 assists, while Angel Reese and Rhyne Howard each contributed 15 points, showcasing the team's offensive depth.
  • The Dream will face the eighth-seeded New York Liberty in the semifinals after the Liberty upset the top-seeded Minnesota Lynx, with the series beginning Sunday at State Farm Arena.
  • Moving deeper into the playoffs, the Dream carry significant momentum after sweeping the Mystics, though team composure will be tested against New York in a matchup featuring contrasting regular-season trajectories.
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Washington Times broke the news in Washington, United States on Wednesday, September 30, 2026.
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