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Mystics make 15 3-pointers to hand 3rd consecutive loss to Dream

Natasha Cloud scored 18 and Ariel Atkins added 15. The Washington Mystics also made 15 3-pointers in a 92 to 74 win over the Atlanta Dream on Tuesday night.

Washington was 8 of 12 in the first half from 3-point range to help build a 52-32 advantage. Cloud and Atkins each made three 3-pointers during the first half, while Atlanta only managed 3.

Cloud, who didn’t play in the fourth quarter of the game, was 4/5 from distance. Atkins was 4/6, while Washington shot 60% (15/25).

Each Elena Delle Donne (13-9) and Myisha Hines-Allen (11) had 11 points each for Washington. Shatori Walker-Kimbrough scored nine points with three 3-pointers.

AD Durr had 13 points, and rookie Naz Hillmon scored a season-high 11, for Atlanta (8-11).

Rookie Rhyne, who was selected to be a reserve for WNBA All-Star Game was held to five points by 2-of-14 shooting.



Source: CBC News