Latta scores 21, leads streaking Mystics past sliding Dream 77-67
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Ivory Latta scored 21 points and Kara Lawson added 14 as the surging Washington Mystics moved into second place in the Eastern Conference with a 77-67 win over the Atlanta Dream on Sunday.
The Mystics (13-13) have won four straight and six of seven games. Washington trails East-leading Atlanta by three games.
The Dream (15-9) have lost a season-high four games. The last three setbacks have come without head coach Michael Cooper. Recently diagnosed with tongue cancer, Cooper remains on medical leave after undergoing surgery Thursday.
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Sancho Lyttle led Atlanta with 19 points.
The Dream won the season series 3-1.
Washington took control with a 12-2 second half run and led by 11 in the fourth quarter. Latta and Lawson combined for 15 points in the final period.