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06/06 19:43 CDT Reese leads Dream to 109-77 win after Mystics coach Johnson
ejected, escorted off court by security
Reese leads Dream to 109-77 win after Mystics coach Johnson ejected, escorted
off court by security
COLLEGE PARK, Ga. (AP) --- Angel Reese had 18 points and a season-high 17
rebounds, Rhyne Howard added 19 points and six steals and Atlanta beat the
Washington Mystics 109-77 on Saturday night in the Dream's highest-scoring game
this season.
Washington coach Sidney Johnson was ejected after he was called for two quick
technical fouls with 3:52 left in the third quarter. Despite efforts from
Mystics assistant coaches and players to calm him down, an angry Johnson was
eventually escorted off the court by security. Assistant coach Emre Vatansever
took over in his place.
Reese, who had four of the Dream's season high-tying 16 steals, had her fourth
consecutive double-double and seventh this season.
Kiki Iriafen scored 24 points and Sonia Citron, who returned from a one-game
absence due to a foot injury, added 18 points and six assists for the Mystics
(4-5).
Howard made a 3-pointer that gave Atlanta the lead for good with 3:44 left in
the first quarter and the Dream led by double figures for the final 26-plus
minutes.
The Dream set season highs for free throws attempted (41) and free throws made
(32) while hitting 13 3s and outrebounding Washington 42-26.
Atlanta has won four straight against the Mystics, who lead the series 34-33.
Allisha Gray had 15 points for the Dream (6-3) and Jordin Canada and Madina
Okot scored 11 apiece. Sika Kone and rookie Isobel Borlase, who went into the
game with 20 points this season, each added nine points.
Up next
Mystics: Host Indiana on Monday.
Dream: Play Tuesday at Chicago.
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