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Brittney Sykes Leads Mystics to 104-67 Rout for First Commissioner’s Cup Win

The victory gives the Mystics momentum heading into a pivotal June 15 Commissioner's Cup rematch with the Atlanta Dream.

Washington Mystics
Brittney Sykes

Overview

  • Washington snapped a three-game losing streak with its 104-67 victory over the Connecticut Sun on June 8.
  • Sykes scored 28 points on 50 percent shooting and made a career-high 14 free throws, extending her league-leading total to seven 20-point games this season.
  • The Mystics dominated inside with a season-high 56 points in the paint, shot 57.1 percent from the field and outrebounded Connecticut 54-25.
  • Rookies Sonia Citron and Kiki Iriafen combined for 23 points, bolstering a balanced attack that reached 100 points for the first time since September 2023.
  • The win marked Washington’s first triumph in the Commissioner’s Cup and improved the team to 4-6 as they prepare for their next Cup contest against the Atlanta Dream.