Washington Mystics @ Connecticut Sun
Sykes, Iriafen double-double help Mystics stage methodical rally to beat Sun 90-85
UNCASVILLE, CT -- — Brittney Sykes scored 27 points and Kiki Iriafen recorded a double-double and the Washington Mystics spoiled the Connecticut Sun's season debut with a 90-85 win on Sunday.
The Mystics (2-0) used a 30-point fourth quarter to overcome a 65-60 deficit at the end of three quarters and Stefanie Dolson gave Washington its first lead of the game with a 25-foot, 3-pointer to make it 75-74 with 5:38 left.
Olivia Nelson-Ododa countered with a layup to put Connecticut back ahead, but Sonia Citron responded with three-point play and the Mystics led the rest of the way.
Trailing 88-85, Marina Mabrey missed a deep 3 attempt from 27 feet and Citron clinched it with two free throws with 2.1 seconds left.
Nelson-Ododa’s tip-in at the midway point of the first quarter gave the Sun a 14-2 lead in which they made six of their first 11-shot attempts and Nelson-Ododa scored six points.
Sykes made 11 of 13 foul shots, Iriafen scored 17 points on 7-for-10 shooting and grabbed 14 rebounds, and Citron and reserve Jade Melbourne each scored 15 points for Washington.
Tina Charles scored 23 points and grabbed 10 rebounds, Nelson-Ododa scored 18 and Mabrey, Jaciee Sheldon an reserve Bria Hartley each scored 11 points for the Sun (0-1).
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Regular Season Series
Series tied 2-2
Game Information
- Referees:
- Jeff Wooten
- Fatou Cissoko-Stephens
- Tyler Mirkovich
2024-25 Eastern Conference Standings
Team | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Atlanta | 29 | 14 | .674 | - | W5 |
New York | 26 | 17 | .605 | 3 | W2 |
Indiana | 24 | 20 | .545 | 5.5 | W3 |
Washington | 16 | 28 | .364 | 13.5 | L10 |
Connecticut | 11 | 32 | .256 | 18 | L1 |
Chicago | 10 | 33 | .233 | 19 | L3 |