Atlanta Dream Defeats Mystics in Overtime

The Atlanta Dream clinched the No. 8 seed in the WNBA playoffs by defeating the Chicago Sky 86-70 in their final home game, marking a significant turnaround after entering the game with three consecutive losses. Tina Charles made history by securing her 193rd career double-double, tying her with Sylvia Fowles for the most in WNBA history. Earlier in the week, Atlanta also defeated the Washington Mystics 76-73 in a nail-biting overtime match, with Naz Hillmon hitting a crucial go-ahead shot. All five starters for the Dream scored in double figures, highlighting the team's offensive depth. Moving forward, Atlanta will face tough competition against playoff teams in their final games, while the Mystics aim to solidify their playoff position in upcoming matches. These victories are crucial for Atlanta, who had struggled with consistency throughout the season.