The Washington Mystics W edged the Toronto Tempo W 68-65 in a tightly contested NBA W matchup, winning by three points behind a more efficient offensive performance and a strong effort on the glass. Washington shot 20-for-40 from the field, good for 50.0%, while Toronto was held to 12-for-38 shooting at 32.0%. The Mystics also held a 44-37 rebounding advantage and finished with 14 assists to Toronto’s 10.

Toronto stayed within reach thanks to a standout scoring performance from M. Mabrey, who led all listed scorers with 27 points. Sykes Brittney added 14 points for Toronto, giving the Tempo W another reliable scoring option in a game where overall shooting was a challenge. Despite making five three-pointers, Toronto’s 5-for-25 mark from deep limited its ability to fully capitalize on possessions.

Washington was led by S. Citron, who scored 26 points and provided the offensive spark needed in a close finish. S. Austin added 18 points, while K. Iriafen contributed 12 points, giving the Mystics W three double-digit scorers. That balance, combined with better field-goal efficiency, helped Washington maintain enough control to close out the win.

Going forward, the Mystics W can take confidence from their ability to win a close game while controlling the boards and generating cleaner looks. Toronto, meanwhile, will look to build on Mabrey’s strong performance but will need improved shooting efficiency and more consistent ball movement to turn narrow losses into wins.