WASHINGTON (Interstat) — The Washington Mystics will host the Atlanta Dream on Wednesday in Game 2 of their WNBA playoff series at CareFirst Arena. Atlanta leads the best-of-three series after a 92-77 home win in the opener. The Dream can advance with a victory. Washington must win to force a decisive Game 3 in Atlanta.

Atlanta brings a 30-14 record into the matchup. Washington is 27-17. The Dream have won five straight games and have been powered by guard Rhyne Howard. Howard scored 26 points in the opener and has been Atlanta’s leading perimeter threat throughout the postseason push. She had 16 points and six rebounds in a win at New York and 14 points against Chicago. Angel Reese added 13 points and 12 rebounds in the opener, while Jordin Canada finished with 10 points and 11 assists. Reese and Canada also contributed in the opener.

Washington counters with guard Sonia Citron, who scored 25 points and grabbed six rebounds in the opener. Citron also had 21 points against Chicago, 12 points against Connecticut and 16 points at Indiana. Kiki Iriafen and Shakira Austin provide size for the Mystics. Iriafen had 15 points and 14 rebounds in the opener, and Austin added 12 points and 16 rebounds. Washington had won four straight before the series opener and will look to use its home court to even the series.

The Mystics will play at home and will look to Citron, Iriafen and Austin. Atlanta will rely on Howard, Reese and Canada. The Dream’s recent wins include victories over New York, Chicago and Connecticut. Washington’s recent surge included wins over Chicago, Connecticut and Indiana. CareFirst Arena will host the matchup Wednesday.

Atlanta and Washington split their four meetings this season, with Washington winning two of the past four. Atlanta took the most recent matchup 92-77. The Dream are the visiting team, while the Mystics are the home team.

Atlanta’s winning streak also includes a 106-81 home win over Chicago and a 103-59 home win over Connecticut. The Dream won at New York 83-65 and 95-84. Washington’s recent victories include a 101-93 home win over Chicago, a 79-69 home win over Connecticut and a 93-77 road win at Indiana. The Mystics also won 110-80 at Chicago earlier in their run.

Interstat’s game simulator projects Washington Mystics 93, Atlanta Dream 92. Atlanta has been installed as a 2.5-point pregame favorite, and the over-under is 164.