Matchup: Washington Mystics vs Atlanta Dream
Date: Sunday, August 3, 2025
Venue: Gateway Center Arena, College Park, GA
Broadcast: WNBA League Pass
The Washington Mystics (13-14) will face off against the Atlanta Dream (16-11) this Sunday at Gateway Center Arena.
In their most recent match, the Washington Mystics suffered a narrow defeat against the Golden State Valkyries, ending the game at 68-67. Washington posted a field goal percentage of 38.2%, making 26 out of 68 attempts and sinking 7 of 24 shots from beyond the arc. At the free-throw line, they converted 8 of 12 for a rate of 66.7%. On the boards, the Mystics collected 32 rebounds, including 9 offensive boards, and tallied 25 assists while committing 12 turnovers and making 7 steals. Defensively, Washington allowed the Valkyries to shoot 38.6%, with 22 baskets made from 57 attempts. Golden State recorded 11 assists and 8 steals, alongside 37 rebounds (11 offensive, 26 defensive) and 3 blocked shots. They also excelled from the free-throw line, hitting 86.7% by converting 13 of 15 attempts, and drained 11 shots from beyond the three-point line out of 26 tries.
Sonia Citron made significant contributions in this game, scoring 16 points on 6 of 14 shooting. In her 32 minutes on the court, she also secured 2 rebounds and recorded 2 assists.
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As the Mystics head into this game, their record stands at 13-14 for the season. They average 14.5 turnovers per game while committing 19.3 personal fouls. The team secures an average of 35.0 rebounds per contest and has accumulated 506 assists, ranking 9th in the league. Washington’s three-point shooting stands at 33.0% (150 of 454), with a free-throw conversion rate of 74.8%. They average 78.6 points per game, placing them 10th overall, while hitting 43.3% from the field. Defensively, the Mystics force 13.0 turnovers and commit 21.1 fouls per game. They rank 5th in limiting opponents to an average of 80.0 points, conceding a shooting percentage of 42.7% (351 of 571) and 33.0 rebounds per game. Their defensive effort includes giving up 510 assists so far this season, placing them 5th in the league.
On the other side, the Atlanta Dream secured a hard-fought victory against the Dallas Wings, finishing the game 88-85. Atlanta dominated the boards with 26 defensive and 6 offensive rebounds, totaling 32 in this matchup. They turned the ball over 12 times but managed to grab 5 steals. The Wings committed 12 fouls, allowing the Dream 13 free-throw attempts, converting 11 for a solid 84.6% success rate. From the three-point range, Atlanta hit 11 of their 26 attempts (42.3%). Overall, they shot remarkably well, finishing at 52.4% with 33 baskets from 63 attempts, while Dallas shot 50.0% by making 34 of 68 attempts. The Dream held the Wings to 50% from beyond the arc (11 of 22) and converted 6 of 8 free throws (75.0%). Team rebounding was effective, with Atlanta allowing Dallas just 24 total rebounds (5 offensive).
Naz Hillmon was pivotal in this matchup, scoring 21 points by making 7 of 9 shots (77.8%) and adding 1 rebound. She played 30 minutes and contributed 3 assists.
Currently, the Atlanta Dream possesses a 16-11 record for the season. They’ve tallied 2,258 points so far, averaging 83.6 points per game, and securing 36.3 rebounds per game. The Dream average 16.6 personal fouls while enjoying a 76.3% free-throw percentage. Offensively, they boast a shooting accuracy of 43.5%, ranking them 7th among WNBA teams. Their assists average sits at 21.0 assists per game, placing them 4th in the league, while turnovers average 11.9 per game. Defensively, Atlanta ranks 4th in points surrendered per game at 79.1, allowing 19.2 assists and 32.2 rebounds, good for 6th and 1st place respectively. Teams face a challenging time shooting against Atlanta, as they allow just 34.2% from three-point range (195 of 570) and opponents convert 77.5% of their free throw attempts. The team forces an average of 11.7 turnovers and limits opponents to a shooting percentage of 43.3% (8th in the WNBA).
Who will emerge victorious in this exciting WNBA match against the spread?
Prediction from Tony Sink: Back Washington
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