Photos: Dream fall to Mystics on playoff opener

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Photos: Dream fall to Mystics on playoff opener

Washington an 87-84 winner over Atlanta in Game 1 of WNBA semifinals.

August 26, 2018 Atlanta: Atlanta Dream guard Tiffany Hayes (left) and center Elizabeth Williams fall 87-84 to the Washington Mystics in a WNBA semifinal playoff game on Sunday, August 26, 2018, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

August 26, 2018 Atlanta: Atlanta Dream guard Brittney Sykes is leveled by Washington Mystics guard Natasha Cloud for a foul during the first half in a WNBA semifinal playoff game on Sunday, August 26, 2018, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

August 26, 2018 Atlanta: Atlanta Dream forward Jessica Breland turns it over to Washington Mystics forward Elena Delle Donne during the second half in a WNBA semifinal playoff game on Sunday, August 26, 2018, in Atlanta. The Mystics beat the Dream 87-84. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

August 26, 2018 Atlanta: Atlanta Dream head coach Nicki Collen reacts during a 87-84 loss to the Washington Mystics in a WNBA semifinal playoff game on Sunday, August 26, 2018, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

August 26, 2018 Atlanta: The Atlanta Dream and the Washington Mystics observe a moment of silence for U.S. Senator John McCain at the start of their WNBA semifinal playoff game on Sunday, August 26, 2018, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

August 26, 2018 Atlanta: Atlanta Dream forward Jessica Breland misses a three-point attempt in the final seconds of a 87-84 loss to the Washington Mystics in a WNBA semifinal playoff game on Sunday, August 26, 2018, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

August 26, 2018 Atlanta: Washington Mystics forward Elena Delle Donne, who led the team with 32-points, gets off a shot around Atlanta Dream defenders Elizabeth Williams and Jessica Breland during the second half in a WNBA semifinal playoff game on Sunday, August 26, 2018, in Atlanta. The Mystics beat the Dream 87-84. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

August 26, 2018 Atlanta: Washington Mystics forward Elena Delle Donne, who led the team with 32-points, drives around Atlanta Dream defender Jessica Breland during the second half in a WNBA semifinal playoff game on Sunday, August 26, 2018, in Atlanta. The Mystics beat the Dream 87-84. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

August 26, 2018 Atlanta: Washington Mystics forward Elena Delle Donne, who led the team with 32-points, and teammates celebrate a 87-84 victory over the Atlanta Dream in a WNBA semifinal playoff game on Sunday, August 26, 2018, in Atlanta. The Mystics beat the Dream 87-84. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

August 26, 2018 Atlanta: Washington Mystics forward Elena Delle Donne shoots for two of her team high 32-points over three Atlanta Dream defenders during the first half in a WNBA semifinal playoff game on Sunday, August 26, 2018, in Atlanta. The Mystics beat the Dream 87-84. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

August 26, 2018 Atlanta: Atlanta Dream center Elizabeth Williams loses the rebound battle to Washington Mystics forward LaToya Sanders during the first half in a WNBA semifinal playoff game on Sunday, August 26, 2018, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

August 26, 2018 Atlanta: Atlanta Dream head coach Nicki Collen reacts to a call against her team during a 87-84 loss to the Washington Mystics in a WNBA semifinal playoff game on Sunday, August 26, 2018, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

August 26, 2018 Atlanta: Atlanta Dream guard Tiffany Hayes drives against Washington Mystics forward Elena Delle Donne during the first half in a WNBA semifinal playoff game on Sunday, August 26, 2018, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

August 26, 2018 Atlanta: Atlanta Dream forward Jessica Breland looks to shoot around Washington Mystics defender LaToya Sanders during the first half in a WNBA semifinal playoff game on Sunday, August 26, 2018, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

August 26, 2018 Atlanta: Atlanta Dream guard Tiffany Hayes goes in for a layup against the Washington Mystics during the first half in a WNBA semifinal playoff game on Sunday, August 26, 2018, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

August 26, 2018 Atlanta: Atlanta Dream guard Renee Montgomery goes in for a layup against the Washington Mystics during the first half in a WNBA semifinal playoff game on Sunday, August 26, 2018, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

August 26, 2018 Atlanta: Atlanta Dream guard Alex Bentley collides with Washington Mystics defender Tierra Ruffin-Pratt while trying to drive to the basket during the first half in a WNBA semifinal playoff game on Sunday, August 26, 2018, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

August 26, 2018 Atlanta: Atlanta Dream guard Renee Montgomery reacts to a score against the Washington Mystics during a come back that came up three points short during the second half in a WNBA semifinal playoff game on Sunday, August 26, 2018, in Atlanta. The Mystics beat the Dream 87-84. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

August 26, 2018 Atlanta: Atlanta Dream guard Alex Bentley gets a rebound against the Washington Mystics during the second half in a WNBA semifinal playoff game on Sunday, August 26, 2018, in Atlanta. The Mystics beat the Dream 87-84. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

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August 26, 2018 Atlanta: Atlanta Dream guard Tiffany Hayes (left) and center Elizabeth Williams fall 87-84 to the Washington Mystics in a WNBA semifinal playoff game on Sunday, August 26, 2018, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

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