Washington MysticsvsLos Angeles Sparks
WSH 82/LA 88
Things to say
The Sparks beat the Mystics 88-82 at home.
01
opener
Sparks took care of business at home, 88-82 over Washington. LA controlled it down the stretch. Mystics couldn't get the road win.
02
key player
Nneka Ogwumike is still that dude. 24 points, carried the Sparks all night.
03
hot take
Don't let the record fool you, LA's the more dangerous team when Nneka's cooking. Washington should be worried.
04
deep cut
Shakira Austin quietly grabbed 10 boards for Washington and it still wasn't enough. Sonia Citron dropped 22 in a losing effort.
05
exit
Anyway, we'll see if Washington bounces back next one. They've still got the better record.
The recap
The Sparks pulled off the upset at home, knocking off a Mystics squad that came in ten games over .500. Nneka Ogwumike carried the load with 24 buckets and looked like the best player on the floor all night.
Washington got a nice 22 from Sonia Citron and Shakira Austin cleaned the glass, but they couldn't get the stops down the stretch. LA sends the higher seed home with the L, 88-82.