SB Nation Atlanta - Dream Vs. Mystics: Atlanta Clinches Playoff Berth With 82-74 Win Over Washingtonhttps://cdn.vox-cdn.com/community_logos/46601/atlanta-fave.png2012-09-14T22:50:50-04:00http://atlanta.sbnation.com/rss/stream/30951712012-09-14T22:50:50-04:002012-09-14T22:50:50-04:00Dream Vs. Mystics: Angel McCoughtry's 26 Points Lead Atlanta Past Washington, 82-74
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<p>Angel McCoughtry scored 26 points on 10 of 18 shooting, and the Atlanta Dream rallied from a 10-point halftime deficit to claim an 82-74 victory over the Washington Mystics on Friday. Atlanta outscored Washington, 28-18, in the final quarter to win its third consecutive game. The win locked up a playoff berth for Atlanta.</p>
<p>McCoughtry filled up the stat sheet against Washington. In addition to her impressive shooting night, the guard tallied eight assists, three steals and one blocked shot. Erika de Saouza led the Dream in rebounds, pulling down eight. De Saouza scored 12 points.</p>
<p>Monique Currie led three Washington players in double-digit scoring with 20 points. Matee Ajavon scored 15 points and Jasmine Thomas added 13. Ashley Robinson led the Mystics with seven rebounds.</p>
<p>Washington has now lost 10 consecutive games and has dropped to 5-26 on the season. Entering Friday's action, the Mystics were in the Eastern Conference cellar, seven games behind fifth-place Chicago. Washington is a WNBA-worst 1-15 on the road this season.</p>
https://atlanta.sbnation.com/2012/9/14/3335232/dream-vs-mystics-final-scoreChris Fuhrmeister2012-09-14T08:03:59-04:002012-09-14T08:03:59-04:00Dream Vs. Mystics: Time, TV, Streaming And More
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<img alt="Sep 2, 2012; Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta Dream guard Angel McCoughtry (35) goes up for a shot over two Connecticut Sun defenders during the fourth quarter at Philips Arena. The Dream defeated the Sun 87-80. Mandatory Credit: Josh D. Weiss-US PRESSWIRE" src="https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/thumbor/-mL297neu47vt42kIk8rmc-X2ys=/0x1110:2668x2889/1310x873/cdn.vox-cdn.com/photo_images/8757192/20120902_jla_aw5_316.jpg" />
<figcaption>Sep 2, 2012; Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta Dream guard Angel McCoughtry (35) goes up for a shot over two Connecticut Sun defenders during the fourth quarter at Philips Arena. The Dream defeated the Sun 87-80. Mandatory Credit: Josh D. Weiss-US PRESSWIRE</figcaption>
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<p>The Atlanta Dream will take on the Washington Mystics as the WNBA season reaches its stretch run. The Dream look to clinch a playoff berth. </p> <p>As the WNBA season comes to a close, the Atlanta Dream head to Washington, D.C. to take on the last-place Washington Mystics in the Dream's third-to-last game of the regular season.</p>
<p>A victory would clinch a playoff spot for the Dream, who currently sit in the third position in the WNBA's Eastern Conference with a 17-14 record. A Chicago Sky loss would also ensure a playoff berth for the Dream. The Sky were in action late Thursday night against the Los Angeles Sparks.</p>
<p>The Dream have won five of their last six to heat up just at the right time as the playoffs approach for the defending Eastern Conference champions. Guard Angel McCoughtry has been integral for the Dream, leading the WNBA with 21.7 points per game.</p>
<p><b>Time and Date</b>: Sept. 14, 7 p.m. ET</p>
<p><b>Location:</b> Verizon Center, Washington, D.C.</p>
<p><b>TV</b>: None</p>
<p>Online Streaming: <a href="https://liveaccess.wnba.com/wnbala/secure/registerform?teamcode=dream&utm_source=wnbateam&utm_medium=automated&utm_content=automated&utm_campaign=wnbala">WNBA Live Access</a></p>
<p><i>For more news and information on the Dream, stay tuned to </i><a target="_blank" href="http://atlanta.sbnation.com/"><b><i>SB Nation Atlanta</i></b></a><i>. You can also head over to </i><a target="_blank" href="http://www.swishappeal.com/"><b><i>Swish Appeal</i></b></a><i>, SB Nation's WNBA blog.</i></p>
https://atlanta.sbnation.com/2012/9/14/3329890/dream-vs-mystics-time-tv-streaming-and-moreAsher Feldman