Postgame Notes: Washington 82, Atlanta 74
Published on September 10, 2021 under Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA)
Atlanta Dream News Release
Atlanta Notes
Atlanta's record against Washington moves to 24-26 all-time.
The Dream started Aari McDonald, Courtney Williams, Tiffany Hayes, Monique Billings, and Elizabeth Williams for the first time.
Rookie Aari McDonald saw her first career start tonight.
Courtney Williams scored in double digits for the 23rd time this season, finishing with 23 points. It marked her 9th 20-point game of the season and 26th of her career.
Monique Billings recorded her fourth double-double of the season and 9th of her career with 14 points and 10 rebounds.
Since the Olympic Break, Billings has averaged 14 points and 7.9 rebounds, nearly double her career points average and two rebounds more than her career average.
She has recorded a double-double in three of the Dream's last four games.
In her first career start, McDonald pulled down a season-best 5 rebounds and put up 11 points for her 7th double-figure outing of the year. She played a season-most 33 minutes.
Tiffany Hayes scored in double digits for the 11th time this season, finishing with 13 points.
With this loss, the Dream are eliminated from Playoffs contention.
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