Washington Mystics at Phoenix Mercury
· Women's National Basketball AssociationMystics become the 6th team to clinch a WNBA playoff spot after 100-77 victory over the Mercury
Washington (18-20) moved a half-game ahead of Atlanta for sixth in the standings. The Mystics host the Dream on Friday before closing out the season at New York on Sunday.
Brittney Sykes added 18 points, and Shatori Walker-Kimbrough had 17 points for Washington. The Mystics announced earlier on Tuesday that guard Kristi Toliver will miss the remainder of the season due to a torn ACL.
Washington led 50-33 at halftime after shooting 56% from the field. Delle Donne had 16 points, on 6-of-8 shooting, and Sykes added 13 points.
Michaela Onyenwere scored 19 points and Brittney Griner added 16 points for Phoenix (9-29). The Mercury were without Diana Taurasi (left toe) and Sophie Cunningham (jaw).
Griner passed former Minnesota star Maya Moore to become the 24th player in WNBA history to reach 5,000 career points.
Regular Season Series
WSH wins series 3-1
Recent Plays
| 4th 0.0 |  |
End of Game | 100 - 77 |
| 4th 0.0 | |
End of the 4th Quarter | 100 - 77 |
| 4th 1.0 |  |
Megan Gustafson offensive rebound | 100 - 77 |
| 4th 1.1 | |
Tianna Hawkins blocks Megan Gustafson 's 9-foot layup | 100 - 77 |
| 4th 2.0 | |
Megan Gustafson offensive rebound | 100 - 77 |
Statistics
 WSH |
 PHX |
|
|---|---|---|
| 38-67 | FG | 29-65 |
| 57 | Field Goal % | 45 |
| 13-23 | 3PT | 6-17 |
| 57 | Three Point % | 35 |
| 11-11 | FT | 13-18 |
| 100 | Free Throw % | 72 |
| 29 | Rebounds | 31 |
| 1 | Offensive Rebounds | 7 |
| 28 | Defensive Rebounds | 24 |
| 26 | Assists | 22 |
| 6 | Steals | 4 |
| 4 | Blocks | 1 |
| 7 | Turnovers | 12 |
| 0 | Team Turnovers | 1 |
| 7 | Total Turnovers | 13 |
| 0 | Technical Fouls | 0 |
| 0 | Total Technical Fouls | 0 |
| 0 | Flagrant Fouls | 0 |
| 8 | Points Conceded Off Turnovers | 15 |
| 12 | Fast Break Points | 2 |
| 40 | Points in Paint | 24 |
| 15 | Fouls | 12 |
| 29 | Largest Lead | 0 |
Game Information
Location: Phoenix, AZ
Attendance: 7,038 · Capacity:
2024-25 Eastern Conference Standings
| TEAM | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Atlanta |
- | 14 | W6 | 0.6818182 | 30 |
 New York |
3 | 17 | W3 | 0.6136364 | 27 |
 Indiana |
6 | 20 | W3 | 0.54545456 | 24 |
 Washington |
14 | 28 | L10 | 0.36363637 | 16 |
 Connecticut |
19 | 33 | L2 | 0.25 | 11 |
 Chicago |
20 | 34 | L4 | 0.22727273 | 10 |
2024-25 Western Conference Standings
| TEAM | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Minnesota |
- | 10 | W1 | 0.77272725 | 34 |
 Las Vegas |
4 | 14 | W16 | 0.6818182 | 30 |
 Phoenix |
7 | 17 | L3 | 0.6136364 | 27 |
 Seattle |
11 | 21 | W1 | 0.52272725 | 23 |
 Golden State |
11 | 21 | L3 | 0.52272725 | 23 |
 Los Angeles |
13 | 23 | L1 | 0.47727272 | 21 |
 Dallas |
24 | 34 | W1 | 0.22727273 | 10 |
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