Dream at Mystics 8/31/18 - WNBA Picks & Predictions

On Friday, the Atlanta Dream visits the nation’s capital for Game 3 of the best of five WNBA semifinals against the Washington Mystics. The series is knotted at 1-1 after the Dream won Game 2 on Tuesday 78-75. Alex Bentley led the Dream with 21 points off the bench. The Dream was able to overcome mistakes such as turning the ball over 16 times.

The Washington Mystics not only lost to the Dream on Tuesday, but likely have lost star Elena Delle Donne. The Mystics high scorer injured a knee while driving to the basket last in the loss on Tuesday. Prior to being hurt Delle Donne scored 27 points, grabbed 14 rebounds and handed out six assists. Delle Donne is listed as doubtful on the Mystics injury report. After two games of the postseason, Alex Bentley leads the Dream in scoring with an average of 20.5 points per game, while Tiffany Hayes is the second leading scorer averaging 17.0 points per game. Elizabeth Williams is the third leading scorer and leading rebounder averaging 12.5 points and 12.5 rebounds per game. The Dream are scoring an average of 81.5 points per game.

After three games of the postseason, Elena Delle Donne leads the Mystics in scoring and rebounding averaging 26.0 points and 13.0 rebounds per game. Four other players, led by Kristi Toliver are scoring in double figures for the Mystics. Natasha Cloud leads the team in assists with an average of 6.3 per game. Washington scored an average of 84.6 points per game during the regular season.