Washington Mystics W vs Minnesota Lynx W — 76:78, NBA W
NBA W
Wednesday, June 24, 2026 • Entertainment and Sports Arena
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington Mystics W | 24 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 76 |
| Minnesota Lynx W | 19 | 21 | 10 | 28 | 78 |
Team Statistics
| Stat | Washington Mystics W | Minnesota Lynx W |
|---|---|---|
| Field Goals | 26/61 | 27/71 |
| 3-Pointers | 5/16 | 8/30 |
| Free Throws | 19/27 | 16/22 |
| Rebounds | 40 | 37 |
| Assists | 17 | 19 |
| Steals | 4 | 7 |
| Blocks | 2 | 6 |
| Turnovers | 18 | 13 |
Box Score
Top scorers
Washington Mystics W
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | FG | 3PT | FT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S. CitronS | 34:25 | 28 | 3 | 3 | 9-14 | 4-5 | 6-6 |
| K. IriafenS | 30:00 | 13 | 11 | 3 | 5-10 | 0-1 | 3-8 |
| G. AmooreS | 26:19 | 6 | 1 | 3 | 1-4 | 1-3 | 3-3 |
| S. AustinS | 25:30 | 11 | 16 | 3 | 5-15 | 0-1 | 1-2 |
| M. OnyenwereS | 23:08 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1-5 | 0-3 | 0-0 |
| C. McMahon | 29:07 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 3-8 | 0-1 | 1-2 |
| L. Betts | 16:25 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 2-3 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| A. Dugalic | 08:05 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 3-4 |
| L. Olsen | 04:51 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0-2 | 0-2 | 2-2 |
| Alicia Florez | 02:09 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Totals | 76 | 40 | 17 | 26-61 | 5-16 | 19-27 |
Minnesota Lynx W
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | FG | 3PT | FT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| McBride Kayla RenaeS | 38:17 | 19 | 6 | 2 | 7-18 | 5-14 | 0-0 |
| Natasha HowardS | 35:53 | 21 | 15 | 3 | 7-13 | 0-1 | 7-8 |
| O. MilesS | 35:01 | 21 | 4 | 5 | 6-18 | 1-6 | 8-12 |
| N. CoffeyS | 22:33 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 2-6 | 1-5 | 0-0 |
| Totals | 66 | 30 | 15 | 22-55 | 7-26 | 15-20 |
Game Recap
The Minnesota Lynx edged the Washington Mystics 78-76 in a tightly contested WNBA matchup decided by two points. Minnesota found enough late-game execution to hold off Washington despite the Mystics getting a game-high 28 points from S. Citron. The final margin reflected a competitive contest in which both teams had stretches of offensive efficiency and neither side was able to create lasting separation.
Key Takeaways
- →The Minnesota Lynx have a significant advantage in advanced metrics, with a superior Net Rating of 10
- →The Minnesota Lynx are strong favorites with a 68
- →The Minnesota Lynx have a significant advantage with a strong 8-1 road record and superior advanced stats, including a +10
- →The Minnesota Lynx W, with a superior record and offensive efficiency (ORtg 105
- →The Minnesota Lynx have a significant advantage in both offensive and defensive metrics, with a higher ORtg and lower DRtg compared to the Mystics