Aaliyah Edwards' recent absence shows why she is vital to the Mystics' frontcourt, even with Shakira Austin and Kiki Iriafen ...

Atlanta hosts the Washington Mystics after Allisha Gray scored 26 points in the Atlanta Dream's 95-72 victory against the Phoenix Mercury.

The Atlanta Dream could be without starting forward Rhyne Howard (knee) and center Brittney Griner (neck) for their game against the visiting Washington Mystics on Sunday.

Defense wins championships, as the saying goes, but offense might determine whether the Washington Mystics make the playoffs.