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Gray's 22 Points Spark Dream Playoff Win
1 Oct
Summary
- Allisha Gray scored 22 points to lead the Dream to victory.
- Atlanta secured a playoff series win for the first time since 2018.
- The Dream will face the New York Liberty in the semifinals.
The Atlanta Dream has advanced to the WNBA semifinals for the first time since 2018, defeating the Washington Mystics 83-75 in Game 2 of their first-round playoff series. Star guard Allisha Gray led the Dream with 22 points, ensuring Atlanta avoided a first-round playoff exit.
Atlanta's postseason journey continues as they prepare to host Game 1 against the New York Liberty on Sunday. The Liberty notably made league history by becoming the first No. 8 seed to sweep a No. 1 seed in the WNBA's 30-year history.
Key plays in the victory included Jordin Canada's clutch 3-pointers and jumper in the fourth quarter, extending Atlanta's lead. Rhyne Howard contributed 15 points before fouling out, and Angel Reese also added 15 points and seven rebounds. Despite a 14-2 run by the Mystics, the Dream responded with a 13-point run to regain control.
