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Atlanta Dream Weather The Storm; Advance To Play Chicago Sky

Published Jun. 30, 2017 6:28 p.m. ET

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Despite the absence of Tiffany Hayes, the Atlanta Dream outlasted the Seattle Storm, advancing to the second round of the WNBA playoffs

The Seattle Storm were in control after one half of their first round playoff game against the Atlanta Dream Wednesday night but, as we all know, basketball can be a tale of two halves.

In the second half, Angel McCoughtry and the Dream weathered the Storm, and came out with 94-85 victory to advance to play the Chicago Sky.

On the first night of the WNBA Playoffs, Angel “Playoffs” McCoughtry scored  37 points on 14-of-21 shooting and dished 7 assists in a great performance; 22 of her points came in the second half.

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McCoughtry currently holds the playoffs scoring record with 42 points in a game, and I honestly think she was well on her way of surpassing that in the single-elimination game against the Storm until she took a tough hit late in the 4th quarter, leaving her winded.

In the absence of Tiffany Hayes due to suspension, rookie Bria Holmes added 21 points and 7 rebounds. Reigning WNBA’s Most Improved Player, Elizabeth Williams, grabbed 16 rebounds, and Layshia Clarendon added 12 points, seven assists and six rebounds.

If the Dream keeps playing at this level, they’ll be a tough matchup for any team remaining in the playoffs.

The Atlanta Dream will head to Chicago to face the Sky in the second round of the WNBA playoffs; this game will also be single-elimination.

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