Mystics edge Dream behind late defense, clutch buckets
Washington’s defensive stands and transition firepower seal a 76–72 win over Atlanta on July 2, 2026.
The Washington Mystics held off the Atlanta Dream 76–72 on July 2, 2026, with a defensive stand and transition buckets deciding the Eastern Conference clash. Washington’s defense stifled Atlanta late, forcing three straight misses in the final two minutes while the Dream managed just one point over that stretch. The Mystics’ transition game fueled a 14–4 run midway through the fourth quarter, turning a one-point deficit into a six-point lead.
