Postgame Notes: Las Vegas 78, Atlanta 71
Published on August 26, 2021 under Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA)
Atlanta Dream News Release
Notes
Atlanta's record against the Las Vegas/San Antonio franchise moves to 16-16 all-time.
The Dream started Odyssey Sims, Courtney Williams, Tiffany Hayes, Monique Billings, Elizabeth Williams for the first time.
Individual
Monique Billings recorded her second career 20-point game, finishing with 21 points, 6 rebounds, a steal and 4 blocks.
Her last 20+ point outing was on July 26, 2020, when she put up 30 points against the Dallas Wings.
Her four blocks tonight ties the Dream's season record, tying her own four-block performance on May 14 against Connecticut and Elizabeth Williams' on August 24 against Chicago.
Tiffany Hayes saw her best performance since returning from injury, scoring 11 points with 8 rebounds, 3 assists and 2 steals.
Team
Atlanta held their opponent to single-digit points off turnovers (6) for the seventh time this season.
The Dream recorded more steals than their opponent (8-6) for the 17th straight game.
Atlanta led their opponent at the half for the 11th time this season.
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