Final Injury Report for Mystics-Dream Game 1: Will Angel Reese, Shakira Austin Play?

Both the Atlanta Dream and Washington Mystics may be without multiple key players in Sunday night's matchup.

by Nathaniel Holloway

Sep 27, 2026

Atlanta Dream forward Angel Reese (5) controls the ball against the Chicago Sky.

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The Atlanta Dream are at home Sunday night as they host the Washington Mystics in Game 1 of the first round of the WNBA playoffs.

Atlanta enters Sunday’s game as the No. 4 seed in the WNBA playoffs after finishing the regular season with a 30-14 record following their victory on the road over the New York Liberty Wednesday night.

Atlanta Dream guard Allisha Gray (15).

In Wednesday’s victory over the Liberty, Allisha Gray led the way for the Dream as she recorded 24 points, four rebounds, five assists and three steals while Naz Hillmon added 16 points and four rebounds of her own.

The Dream will try to grab another victory at home Sunday as they try to take a 1-0 series lead over the Mystics.

Washington enters Sunday’s contest as the No. 5 seed in the WNBA playoffs after ending the regular season with a 28-16 record following their victory at home over the Chicago Sky Thursday night.

Washington Mystics guard Sonia Citron (22)

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Sonia Citron led the way for the Mystics in Thursday’s victory as she ended the game with 21 points, five rebounds and five assists while Kiki Iriafen recorded 16 points and 15 rebounds.

While both teams are looking to pick up a victory in Game 1 Sunday night, each may be without some of their key players due to injuries.

Mystics Injury Report: Will Shakira Austin Play?

Washington Mystics center Shakira Austin (0)

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The Mystics enter Sunday’s matchup with a healthy roster as they have nobody listed on their injury report including Shakira Austin.

Of course, Austin suffered an undisclosed injury during Thursday’s victory that caused her to exit the game, though she is off the injury report and will play in Game 1.

Dream Injury Report: Will Angel Reese Play?

Atlanta Dream forward Angel Reese

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The Dream have only one player listed on their injury report as they have ruled out Brionna Jones, who will miss the remainder of the season with a left leg injury.

The good news for the Dream is that Angel Reese is off the injury report and will play Sunday after exiting Thursday’s victory with a facial injury.

Fans can catch Game 1 between the Mystics and Dream from Atlanta on Sunday at 7 p.m. ET on Amazon Prime Video.