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Mystics Host Shorthanded Sky Seeking to Extend Playoff Push

Returning from a back-to-back, the Mystics will face a Sky side enduring a five-game skid, with several starters sidelined.

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Overview

  • The Mystics (12-13) host the Sky (7-18) at CareFirst Arena on Tuesday, July 29, with tip-off at 7:30 p.m. ET.
  • Washington holds a half-game advantage over the Golden State Valkyries for the WNBA's final playoff berth entering its third game in four days.
  • Chicago is on a five-game losing streak and has allowed an average 87.1 points per game, carrying a 10.3-point scoring deficit.
  • Chicago's leading rebounder Angel Reese (back) and scorer Ariel Atkins (leg) are listed as questionable after missing recent games, and the team has lost veteran point guard Courtney Vandersloot (ACL) for the season.
  • Washington will be without Sika Kone (suspension), Georgia Amoore (ACL) and Aaliyah Edwards (wrist), elevating the roles of rookies Sonia Citron and Kiki Iriafen.