The Washington Mystics faced challenges in their playoff opener against the Atlanta Dream. Despite tying for the best record in the WNBA post-all-star break, their performance was marred by turnovers. The Mystics matched their season high with 22 giveaways, leading to a 92-77 defeat.
Rhyne Howard of the Dream shone with a game-high 26 points, maintaining pressure on the Mystics throughout. Michaela Onyenwere contributed eight points for Washington in the match. Despite the Mystics’ record-breaking season for rebounds and being the youngest team to enter the playoffs, their vulnerability in ball handling became a crucial disadvantage.
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