Postgame Notes: Los Angeles 85, Atlanta 80
Published on August 18, 2021 under Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA)
Atlanta Dream News Release
Atlanta Notes
Atlanta's record against Los Angeles moves to 16-14 all-time.
The Dream started Odyssey Sims, Courtney Williams, Crystal Bradford, Candice Dupree and Elizabeth Williams for the second time this season.
Individual
Odyssey Sims scored 16 of her season-high 26 total points in the first half, a new first-half best for her this season (previous: 15 in the first half against Indiana, 7/11).
Sims tied her career-high record of 27 attempted field goals and set a new season record with 10 made field goals.
She also led the team with 6 assists
Five players recorded six or more rebounds (C. Williams - 9, Bradford - 8, Dupree - 8, Billings - 8, E. Williams - 6).
Four players scored in double digits (Sims - 26, Dupree - 12, Bradford - 10, Billings - 10)
Elizabeth Williams and Dupree each recorded three steals, tying Williams' season record and setting a new one for Dupree.
Tianna Hawkins reached 100 career steals with 1 tonight.
Team
Atlanta held Los Angeles to just 30 points in the first half, a new season-low for a Dream opponent this year (previous: 33 at Chicago, 5/25).
The Dream recorded more steals than their opponent for the 18th time this season (10-9).
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