The Mystics started their post All-Star Break schedule with a 86-71 win over the Atlanta Dream. Elena Delle Donne scored 28 points in the win while Natasha Cloud added 11 more in her return after missing time due to a concussion.
For the Dream, Tiffany Hayes led with 18 points but Angel McCoughtry had an off night shooting 4 of 14 from the field for 12 points.
The Dream started the game with a 20-17 lead but Washington had a 33 to 23 run and a 16 to 8 fourth quarter to end any chance of an Atlanta comeback.