WNBA Game Preview: Washington Mystics (13-16) vs. Minnesota Lynx (25-5)

Team Overview

Washington Mystics

Record: 13 Wins – 16 Losses

Standing: 4th in Eastern Conference

Recent Form: L–L–L–W–L

Team Stats:

PPG: 78.3

RPG: 34.1

APG: 18.7

FG%: 43.4%

Key Players:

Sonia Citron – 14.3 PPG, 4.6 RPG, 2.2 APG, 45.3 FG%

Shakira Austin – 12.5 PPG, 6.7 RPG, 1.8 APG, 47.1 FG%

Kiki Iriafen – 12.1 PPG, 8.2 RPG, 47.2 FG%

Stephanie Sutton – 7.7 PPG, 3.3 APG, 45.1 FG%

The Mystics are battling inconsistency and have dropped three of their last four. Their frontcourt remains productive, but perimeter defense has been a concern against elite shooting teams.

Minnesota Lynx

Record: 25 Wins – 5 Losses

Standing: 1st in Western Conference

Recent Form: W–W–W–L–W

Team Stats:

PPG: 87.3

RPG: 34.7

APG: 23.9

FG%: 46.9%

Key Players:

Napheesa Collier – 23.5 PPG, 7.5 RPG, 3.5 APG, 53.7 FG%

Kayla McBride – 14.8 PPG, 3.4 APG, 42.7 FG%

Courtney Williams – 13.9 PPG, 6.4 APG, 42.5 FG%

Jessica Shepard – 7.5 PPG, 7.0 RPG, 61.9 FG%

Minnesota is the most balanced team in the league, with elite scoring, ball movement, and rim protection. Collier is a top MVP candidate, and the Lynx are 15–1 at home this season.

Head-to-Head Snapshot

2025 Season Meetings	Result
May 18	Lynx 89–76 Mystics
June 30	Lynx 94–81 Mystics
August 8 (Upcoming)	TBD

Lynx lead season series 2–0

Average margin of victory: 13 points

Collier: 51 points combined

Mystics FG% vs Lynx: 41.2%