Postgame Notes: Los Angeles 66, Atlanta 64
Published on August 20, 2021 under Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA)
Atlanta Dream News Release
Atlanta Notes
Atlanta's record against Los Angeles moves to 16-15 all-time.
The Dream started Odyssey Sims, Courtney Williams, Crystal Bradford, Candice Dupree and Elizabeth Williams for the third time this season.
Individual
Courtney Williams recorded a double-double with 23 points and 11 rebounds.
It marked her 13th career double-double and 4th of the season.
She reached 20 points for the 7th time this season and 24th game of her career.
She led the Dream in points for the 11th time this year (team-high), rebounds for the 8th time and assists for the 13th time (team-high).
Her 5 offensive rebounds marked a new season-high record.
Tiffany Hayes checked in for her first game since June 17, playing 16 minutes and recording 2 rebounds and 2 steals.
Hayes has missed the last nine games after injuring her right MCL in the Dream's game against Washington on June 17.
She recorded her 6th game this season with multiple steals, bringing her up to a team-high 1.6 steals per game, the fifth-best average in the league this season.
Aari McDonald tied her season-high records of 15 points (third time), 4 made three-pointers (second time) and 4 total rebounds (fourth time).
Elizabeth Williams reached 100 career offensive rebounds with 1 tonight.
Team
Atlanta held Los Angeles to just 10 points in the final quarter, the fewest any team has scored in the fourth against the Dream this year.
The Dream recorded more steals than their opponent for the 14th-straight game.
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