Atlanta Dream 74, Washington Mystics 79
WNBA · 2026-08-07 · Winner: Washington Mystics
Washington Mystics defeated Atlanta Dream 79–74 on 2026-08-07 in WNBA play, a 5-point result. A 13-0 home team run ending at Q1 5:18 swung win probability 48% → 89%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Atlanta Dream lost.
Linescore
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta Dream | 13 | 17 | 16 | 28 | 74 |
| Washington Mystics | 19 | 23 | 20 | 17 | 79 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 13-0 home team run ending at Q1 5:18 swung win probability 48% → 89%.
Why Atlanta Dream lost
- Lost Q1 13-19 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 13-0 run ending at Q1 5:18 (win probability 48% → 89% for the home side).
- Shot 36.4% eFG vs a 50.5% season average - a cold night.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington Mystics | 13–0 | Q1 5:18 | 48% → 89% |
| Washington Mystics | 8–0 | Q2 1:13 | 79% → 97% |