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Recap - Mystics Defeat Atlanta 86-71

Elena Delle Donne scored 28 points and chipped in with 16 rebounds for Washington on Tuesday, leading the Mystics to a 86-71 victory over Atlanta at McCamish Pavillion.

The Mystics were a +5.0-point underdog in the win, and managed to turn a profit for their supporters. The combined score dipped UNDER the total, which closed at 163.5.

LaToya Pringle had 13 points for Washington and Natasha Cloud chipped in with 11 points. Kristi Toliver had 6 assists for the Mystics, while Elena Delle Donne was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 16 boards.

The Dream got a 18-point performance from Tiffany Hayes, who was supported by 13 points from Elizabeth Williams. Brittney Sykes had 5 assists in a losing cause for Atlanta, while Elizabeth Williams grabbed 9 rebounds.

The Mystics hit the break winning 50-43 before taking care of business in the second half.

Washington won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 40-35.

Washington heads into a battle against the Aces. Atlanta, meanwhile, will have their next action against Chicago.