Charles and Hillmon play important roles as Atlanta Dream edge Washington to stay alive.  

Tina Charles scored 20 points and 10 rebounds, Naz Hillmon made the game-winning shot in overtime  

Atlanta Dream overcame the Washington Mystics 76-73 in overtime on Sunday to stay alive in the WNBA playoff race.  

Tina Charles scored 20 points and 10 rebounds, Naz Hillmon hit the game-winning shot in overtime  

Atlanta Dream beat the Washington Mystics 76-73 in overtime on Sunday to stay alive in the WNBA playoff race.  

Hillmon's 22-footer as the shot clock expired gave Atlanta a 74-73 lead with 1:35 remaining in overtime  

Rhyne Howard sank two free throws with 59 seconds left to seal the game.  

Emily Engstler's 3-pointer gave the Mystics the early lead in overtime, 73-70 with 4 1/2 minutes remaining, but they did not score again. 

The matchup was the first of three straight home games for the Mystics in the final week of the regular season but they face two playoff teams

All five Atlanta starters scored in double figures. In addition to Charles' game-high 20 points, Howard and Jordin Canada scored 14 each

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