US EditionAustin Scores 19, Mystics Finish Strong to Hand Lynx Second Loss 68-64
- The Washington Mystics defeated the Minnesota Lynx 68-64 in a Tuesday night game played in Washington, marking their first meeting of the 2025 season.
- The Lynx played without Napheesa Collier due to a back injury, which weakened their lineup and contributed to their second loss, dropping their record to 12-2.
- Shakira Austin led the Mystics with 19 points and seven rebounds, while the Mystics capitalized on 19 Lynx turnovers, converting them into 26 points to secure the win.
- Alanna Smith achieved a personal best by putting up 26 points and matching her top performance with six blocks, though she made only two of six attempts from beyond the arc. Reflecting on the game, Coach Cheryl Reeve acknowledged that the opposing team played better overall and noted that Minnesota’s guard performance was insufficient.
- The Lynx struggled in the final minutes, scoring just nine points in the last 10 minutes, while the young Mystics pressured to a final lead secured by late free throws, implying a need for Minnesota to improve ball control and rebounding.
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Collier-less Lynx fall short against Mystics
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Lynx fall to Mystics despite big games from Alanna Smith, Jessica Shepard
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Mystics finish strong to hand Lynx second loss
WASHINGTON (AP) — Shakira Austin scored 19 points and the Washington Mystics scored the last six points of the game to hand the Minnesota Lynx, without All-Star Napheesa Collier, their second loss, 68-64 on Tuesday night.
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