Entertainment & Sports Arena, Washington, D.C.
Tip‑Off: 7:00 PM ET / 4:00 PM PT
Broadcast: NBA TV / WNBA League Pass
VENUE: ENTERTAINMENT & SPORTS ARENA
Location: 1100 Oak Dr. SE, Washington, D.C.
Capacity: ~4,200
Court Conditions: Tight, intimate arena with strong home‑court acoustics
Home‑Court Edge: Mystics are 5–2 at home, playing significantly better in D.C. than on the road.
INJURY REPORT
Minnesota Lynx
Napheesa Collier — ACTIVE
Kayla McBride — ACTIVE
Alanna Smith — ACTIVE
Diamond Miller — OUT (knee)
Natisha Hiedeman — OUT (ankle)
Impact: Minnesota’s starting core remains intact, but bench depth is thinner without Miller and Hiedeman.
Washington Mystics
Ariel Atkins — ACTIVE
Shakira Austin — ACTIVE
Julie Vanloo — ACTIVE
Brittney Sykes — OUT (foot)
Myisha Hines‑Allen — OUT (shoulder)
Impact: Washington’s perimeter defense takes a hit without Sykes, but Austin’s presence inside is critical against Collier.
PLAYER MATCHUPS TO WATCH
Napheesa Collier (MIN) vs Shakira Austin (WSH)
Collier is playing at an MVP‑level pace, averaging 22+ PPG over her last five. Austin’s length and mobility give Washington its best chance to slow her, but Collier’s face‑up game and mid‑post footwork remain elite.
Edge: Collier
Kayla McBride (MIN) vs Ariel Atkins (WSH)
McBride’s shooting gravity is essential to Minnesota’s spacing. Atkins is Washington’s best two‑way guard and will chase McBride through screens all night.
Edge: Even
Courtney Williams (WSH) vs Lynx Backcourt
Williams’ mid‑range creation is Washington’s X‑factor. Minnesota’s guards defend well but can be vulnerable to pull‑up specialists.
Edge: Slight to Williams
TEAM RECORDS & RECENT FORM
Minnesota Lynx (13–4)
Last 5: 4–1
Road Record: 6–3
Offensive Rating: 3rd
Defensive Rating: 2nd
Trend: Playing their best basketball of the season; elite on both ends
Strength: Collier‑McBride two‑woman game, top‑tier defense
Weakness: Bench scoring without Miller
Washington Mystics (8–7)
Last 5: 3–2
Home Record: 5–2
Offensive Rating: 7th
Defensive Rating: 8th
Trend: Much stronger at home; defense improving
Strength: Balanced scoring, strong interior presence
Weakness: Perimeter depth without Sykes
SERIES HISTORY
2023–2026 Combined: Lynx lead 7–4
At Washington: Teams split last 4
Last Meeting (2026): Minnesota won 84–76 behind 26 from Collier and 18 from McBride.
BETTING TRENDS
Minnesota Lynx
6–2 ATS in last 8
Under is 7–3 in last 10
5–1 when holding opponents under 80 points
Collier averaging 24.1 PPG in June
Washington Mystics
5–2 ATS in last 7 home games
Under is 6–4 in last 10
4–1 when Austin records a double‑double
Mystics are 1–4 vs teams above .600
Head‑to‑Head
Lynx have covered 4 of last 6
Under has hit in 5 of last 7 matchups
GAME ODDS
Minnesota Lynx – 9
Washington Mystics 170
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Tuesday, June 23, 2026
