Q1: Will Angel Reese wear a protective mask during Game 1 against the Mystics?
A1: Reese tested a clear protective mask during Saturday's practice session. While the medical team cleared her without requiring protective equipment, she will keep the mask available courtside if contact irritates the contusion area during early possessions.
Q2: Are any Atlanta Dream starters facing minute limits in the series opener?
A2: No. Head coach Karl Smesko confirmed the training staff placed no workload caps or minutes restrictions on any active player, including the starting five.
Q3: When does the WNBA mandate the final game-day injury report submission?
A3: Official WNBA game-day injury updates are submitted three hours prior to scheduled tip-off, though preliminary status designations must be filed twenty-four hours in advance.
