Dream take Game 1, 92-77 — Mystics drop first-round opener in Atlanta

Washington led after one and at half; Atlanta's 29-12 third decided it. Citron 25. Series shifts to CareFirst Arena Wednesday 7 p.m. ET on ESPN.

September 28, 2026

Final — Atlanta Dream 92, Washington Mystics 77

The Atlanta Dream took Game 1 of the first-round series 92-77 over the Washington Mystics on Sunday, Sep. 27 at State Farm Arena (ESPN / Prime Video window).

By quarter (ESPN)

| | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T |

| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |

| Mystics | 26 | 15 | 12 | 24 | 77 |

| Dream | 21 | 15 | 29 | 27 | 92 |

Washington led 26-21 after one and 41-36 at half. Atlanta's 29-12 third quarter flipped the night.

Mystics leaders

Sonia Citron — 25 points, 6 rebounds, 3 assists
Kiki Iriafen — 15 points, 14 rebounds
Shakira Austin — 12 points, 16 rebounds

Dream leaders

Rhyne Howard — 26 points
Allisha Gray — 22 points
Angel Reese — 13 points, 12 rebounds
Jordin Canada — 10 points, 10 assists

Series

Atlanta leads 1-0.

Game 2

Wednesday, Sep. 30 — Dream at Mystics, 7:00 p.m. ET, CareFirst Arena, ESPN (ESPN schedule). Confirm tip on the club board.

The Mystics page is the hub.

*Sunday evening desk, Sep. 27, 2026. Box from ESPN.*