The Atlanta Dream secured a dominant first-round playoff victory against the Washington Mystics, with standout performances propelling them to an impressive 92-77 win. Rhyne Howard delivered an exceptional shooting display, netting 26 points while maintaining perfect accuracy from the free-throw line with a 10-for-10 performance. Angel Reese contributed significantly to the Dream's offensive firepower. This opening game of the best-of-three series demonstrated Atlanta's playoff readiness and set a strong momentum for their postseason campaign.

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