Dream @ Washington, 6-2-13

[batfanjordanv]

The Dream have a game against a conference rival this afternoon in a rematch of their 2010 Eastern Conference semi finals series.

Two players to watch on the Mystics are: former Dream point guard Ivory Latta and the rookie who was left out of the 3 To See, Tayler Hill.

Latta had an excellent performance in the Mystics' opener, and we'll see if she continues that. Hill had a disappointing opener, but I would like to see how she does after one game of WNBA experience under her belt.

For the ATLANTA DREAM!!!, Armintie is back in the probable starters, so I am assuming whatever sickness she had has gotten better. I would like to see how Jasmine Thomas plays against her former teammates. Sometimes players have great games against their former teams, because they played against them in practice every day.

I am hoping we don't have a letdown game against a predicted bottom-dweller after that terrific win against defending champion Indiana. We have played well against Washington recently, sweeping last year's regular season series, so I am hoping the success can continue.

What do you guys think of this one? Let's get the chatting going! #RWTD!!!!!!!!!!!!

[batfanjordanv]

Great win!!! I liked how we held off their third quarter run. I am liking the chemistry on this team so far. Credit to Coach Fred for that.

[lena01]

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