Washington Mystics @ Atlanta Dream - 9/04/18

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WNBA Semifinals Game 5
Atlanta, GA - 8:00 PM ET
TV: ESPN2

Video:
WatchESPN: Live Sports, Game Replays, Video Highlights

Game page:
09/04/18: Washington Mystics @ Atlanta Dream - WNBA.com - Official Site of the WNBA

ESPN Gamecast:
Washington vs. Atlanta - Game Summary - September 4, 2018 - ESPN

 

[MilfordHusky]

I'm too late to vote but ...

I want Atlanta and Tiff. I think Washington with Elena is too much, however, even on the road.

 

[VAUConnFan]

If Atlanta gets tot he finals without Angel, it would be one heck of an accomplishment. Washington's the better team, they can score from anywhere on the court and they defend. Washington moves on.

 

[eebmg]

I voted Mystics because Atlanta has no answer to EDD (even at 80%) and Atlanta is too Jekyll - Hyde as much as it hurts to say it. Renee / Tiffany will need their A+ games imho.

 

[MilfordHusky]

I don't see Atlanta's offense as reliable. They need to play their best defense.

 

[MilfordHusky]

16-8 early. Mystics look sharp. Atkins is making a difference, and KT hit from 25'.

 

[Blueballer]

Dream righting the ship. Now up 1 on Renee jumper

 

[MilfordHusky]

Good, close game right now. They traded buckets about 8 possessions in a row.

 

[MilfordHusky]

Atlanta has left KT open too often. She just drilled a 2 and a 3 from the right corner. She has 15 before halftime.

 

[MilfordHusky]

24-24 after 1.

50-49 Atlanta after 2.

 

[MilfordHusky]

Mystics are up 6. EDD takes a 3 too early. Renee gets it with 6 seconds left, dribbles downcourt, and nails a 3. Pure Badass!!!

 

[Orangutan]

These refs really are not here for the Dream's flops. I love it.

Finally a ref calling an offensive foul on the "lean in while taking a 3" gimmick.

 

[Reypl21]

Atlanta's aggressiveness bit them in the but tonight. All of Montgomery's offensive fouls have been legit. Atkins has carried Washington with her hustle, O boards, and free throws. However, Atlanta can still win because of the 5 second call.

 

[MilfordHusky]

Could be Toliver at the buzzer.

 

[Reypl21]

These refs really are not here for the Dream's flops. I love it.

Finally a ref calling an offensive foul on the "lean in while taking a 3" gimmick.

It's one thing to lean in to draw the foul. Its another thing to shoulder the defender in the face and throw up the ball that doesn't even look like a shot.

 

[Reypl21]

I would have had Bentley shoot the last 3 before Hayes.

 

[Blueballer]

That charge call on Renee was one of the worst I've ever seen. In all the years I've been watching the game when the shooter leans in either they get the call or it's a no call.
But an offensive foul? Brutal call.

 

[MilfordHusky]

Hawkins, Atkins, and Toliver carried the Mystics. They won by 5. A flagrant foul on Williams was a big key late in the 4th.

 

[MilfordHusky]

That charge call on Renee was one of the worst I've ever seen. In all the years I've been watching the game when the shooter leans in either they get the call or it's a no call.
But an offensive foul? Brutal call.

Yeah, I never see it called that way.

 

[MilfordHusky]

I would have had Bentley shoot the last 3 before Hayes.

Tiff is a set-shot shooter. Poor shot.

 

[Orangutan]

So do we give Karen Aston credit for preparing Atkins so well for the pros or demerits for not making better use of her at Texas?

Or both?

 

[nwhoopfan]

So do we give Karen Aston credit for preparing Atkins so well for the pros or demerits for not making better use of her at Texas?

Or both?

Similar for DeShields at Tennessee?

 

[j66kicker]

So do we give Karen Aston credit for preparing Atkins so well for the pros or demerits for not making better use of her at Texas?

Or both?

Similar for DeShields at Tennessee?

Demerits in both cases

 

[Carnac]

Congratulations to the one voter that had it right. If McCoughtry does not get injured, and plays the postseason, the Dream win this series against the Mystics. If Delle Donne doesn't play tonight, they lose.

When McCoughtry went down, the Dream's post season hopes went down with her. Good 5 game series. Anyone that likes the W, enjoyed this game.

 

[shizam]

4,400 on hand in ATL
Not good.