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Dream, Mystics Set for WNBA Playoff Opener

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Dream, Mystics Set for WNBA Playoff Opener

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The fourth-seeded Atlanta Dream and fifth-seeded Washington Mystics meet in a best-of-three WNBA first-round series, beginning Sunday in Atlanta. Atlanta matched its franchise record with 30 wins and closed the regular season on a strong run, led by Allisha Gray, Rhyne Howard and Angel Reese. Washington rebounded from three losing seasons to win a franchise-record 28 games, earn the fifth seed and reach the playoffs behind a young roster and the league’s second-ranked defense. Game 2 is scheduled for Wednesday in Washington, with a deciding Game 3 returning to Atlanta if necessary.

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“Mystics to meet Angel Reese and the Dream in playoffs”

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