A Lopsided Affair in Atlanta

The Washington Mystics traveled south with hopes of a competitive showing, but the Atlanta Dream had other plans. In a match that lacked any real drama, the Dream dismantled their visitors with a staggering 109-77 victory. The final scoreline tells the story of a team that was simply outclassed from the opening tip to the final buzzer.

For Serbian center Anđela Dugalić, the night was a mix of individual effort and collective struggle. Selected by Washington in the previous WNBA draft after leading UCLA to an NCAA title, Dugalić is still finding her rhythm in the American professional league. She logged just over 14 minutes on the court, a brief window in which she managed to secure nine rebounds. Alongside five points and one assist, her performance showed flashes of the dominance she displayed in college, particularly in her efficiency: she shot 1-for-2 from two-point range and 1-for-1 from beyond the arc.

Reese Runs Rampant

While Dugalić put in a solid shift, the narrative of the game belonged entirely to the Dream's interior force. Angel Reese was nothing short of spectacular, recording a massive double-double with 18 points and 17 rebounds. Her counterpart, Rhyne Howard, added 19 points to the tally, ensuring Atlanta controlled the paint with ruthless efficiency. Together, they formed an unbreakable wall that Washington could not penetrate.

The gap widened steadily. Atlanta led by 12 points at halftime, but the second half was where the Dream truly pulled away. They won every single quarter, with the third period being the most decisive, as Atlanta outscored Washington 32-18. It was a masterclass in physical basketball, leaving the Mystics with little chance to mount any comeback. For Dugalić and her teammates, the lesson was clear: the Dream are a force to be reckoned with, and the road to adaptation in the WNBA remains steep.