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

The opening round of the WNBA postseason opens Sunday evening with the fourth-seeded Atlanta Dream hosting the fifth-seeded Washington Mystics. Both squads secured victories during their respective regular-season finales earlier in the week, propelled by standout performances from Allisha Gray and Sonia Citron.

As the two clubs prepare for tip-off on Amazon Prime Video, both rosters have received positive medical updates regarding previously hobbled stars. Shakira Austin has been cleared for action despite departing Washington's latest contest early due to an unspecified ailment.

Meanwhile, Angel Reese is officially ready to take the floor for Atlanta after shaking off a facial injury sustained on Thursday. The Dream will nevertheless play without Brionna Jones, who remains sidelined for the remainder of the schedule owing to a left leg issue.

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