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Washington Mystics vs Minnesota Lynx

WNBA
Mystics
2-0
78-66
Final
Lynx
0-2
Target Center

Lead tracker

WSH leadsBiggest lead WSH 27, MIN 2
Q1Q2Q3Q4
MIN leads
Team1234T
WSH2423211078
MIN194222166

Who won: Mystics 78-66

The Washington Mystics beat the Minnesota Lynx 78-66 on Sunday, May 8, 2022 at Target Center. The Mystics win the series 3-0. The Mystics outscored the Lynx 23-4 in the 2nd quarter. Ariel Atkins led the Mystics in points (20). Jessica Shepard led the Lynx in points (16).

Recap · May 8
Cloud, Austin spark Mystics to 78-66 victory over Lynx

Natasha Cloud scored all 19 of her points in the first half, Shakira Austin had a double-double in her first career start and the Washington Mystics beat the Minnesota Lynx 78-66 on Sunday night.

What it means

  • Season series: WSH wins series 3-0.
  • Mystics 1-0 on the road; Lynx 0-1 at home.

Latest headlines

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Reeve laments Lynx 'don't quite have right group' after latest playoff flop
ESPN · Sep 30
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Injuries and inactives

Mystics7th in Eastern Conference Division

Nobody listed.

Lynx8th in Western Conference Division
  • Anastasiia Olairi Kosu F
    Foot, right
    Out
  • Elena Buenavida G
    Coach's Decision
    Out

Head to head

WSH wins series 3-0

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Game info

Venue
Target Center, Minneapolis, MN · Attendance 8,134
Officials
Billy Smith (Referee), Toni Patillo (Referee), Dannica Baroody (Referee)

Injuries, starters, headlines and game info from ESPN. Headlines open on ESPN.

Season seriesWSH wins series 3-0

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