WSH vs CONN — MainMarket Sports

Women's National Basketball AssociationMohegan Sun Arena · Uncasville, CT

Washington

Mystics

Final

Our analysis

What happened

The Sun clinched a 68-57 victory over the Mystics in a thrilling finale! The game turned on the Sun's strong defensive showing, limiting the Mystics' scoring opportunities throughout.

The Sun's defense was relentless, holding the Mystics to just 57 points and showcasing their ability to control the game tempo.
With a solid advantage in rebounds, the Sun dominated the boards, giving them extra possessions and limiting the Mystics' second-chance opportunities.
The win not only secures a strong finish but also positions the Sun favorably as they eye the playoffs with momentum on their side.

How our pick did

Pick to winCONN to winHit ✓

CONN win7th in the Eastern Conference, 8 GB

Looking ahead

The Sun sit 7th in the Eastern Conference, 8 games back — coming off a loss, 3-7 over their last 10.
The Mystics sit 4th in the Eastern Conference, 2 games back — coming off a loss, 6-4 over their last 10.
Series tied 1-1 — they meet again Jul 28.
The Sun are up next home vs GS (Jul 10), then home vs POR.
The Mystics are up next home vs SEA (Jul 12), then at TOR.

Shot chart

WSH17/52MakeMiss27/67CONN

Line score

Qtr	1	2	3	4	R
WSH	14	12	21	10	57
CONN	12	18	22	16	68

Scoring summary

Cotie McMahon makes free throw 1 of 24th Quarter48-52
Cotie McMahon makes free throw 2 of 24th Quarter49-52
Lauren Betts makes 1-foot layup (Michaela Onyenwere assists)4th Quarter51-52
Michaela Onyenwere makes driving layup (Georgia Amoore assists)4th Quarter53-52
Brittney Griner makes 4-foot two point shot (Olivia Nelson-Ododa assists)4th Quarter53-54
Charlisse Leger-Walker makes 2-foot layup (Olivia Nelson-Ododa assists)4th Quarter53-56
Charlisse Leger-Walker makes 23-foot three point jumper (Leila Lacan assists)4th Quarter53-59
Kiki Iriafen makes driving layup (Georgia Amoore assists)4th Quarter55-59
Olivia Nelson-Ododa makes 2-foot two point shot4th Quarter55-61
Kennedy Burke makes 25-foot running jump shot (Leila Lacan assists)4th Quarter55-64
Georgia Amoore makes driving layup4th Quarter57-64
Leila Lacan makes free throw 1 of 24th Quarter57-65
Leila Lacan makes free throw 2 of 24th Quarter57-66
Leila Lacan makes running layup4th Quarter57-68

Box score

Players

Player	MIN	PTS	FG	3PT	FT	REB	AST	TO	STL	BLK	OREB	DREB	PF	+/-
M. Onyenwere	28	4	1-5	0-2	2-2	2	1	4	0	0	0	2	1	-17
K. Iriafen	32	11	5-11	0-0	1-4	14	0	1	1	0	5	9	5	-13
S. Austin	23	6	2-7	1-2	1-4	12	1	7	0	1	3	9	1	-21
S. Citron	31	11	2-10	0-4	7-7	6	3	2	0	1	2	4	0	-3
G. Amoore	33	14	5-10	4-9	0-0	2	5	4	0	0	0	2	4	-16
A. Dugalic	8	2	1-2	0-0	0-0	1	2	0	0	1	0	1	1	+2
L. Betts	17	5	2-5	0-0	1-4	6	2	1	1	1	0	6	3	+10
L. Olsen	4	0	0-1	0-0	0-0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	+3
C. McMahon	24	4	1-4	0-1	2-4	2	2	2	0	0	2	0	0	0