Game Thread: Lynx (11-18) at Mystics (17-12)

I am seated at the scorer’s table.

where the camera zooms in on someone not paying attention to the game, and the announcer tries to get their attention by making fun of them. it’s quite hysterical.

since the Redskins open their preseason tonight…

kinda bummed I’m missing it… not gonna lie… but this is WAY COOL.

accompanied by about 10 African drums. Nakia Sanford was dancing along and loving it

I look like a giant tool.

I feel like I’m in the frickin game. this is outrageous.

she hits a 3

Melvin gets another foul called on her…

can we let the game develop a bit..?

she hits both

she is super pesky. she singlehandedly caused that jump ball.

it gets blocked out of bounds, Mystics ball.

Mystics ball, though.

after 2 offensive rebounds. great job sticking with the play!

whew

inside defense?

but it’s still a close game.

I could hear that from the other end of the court! loose ball foul on Monroe after all that.

even if you’re Katie Smith.

they have no focus right now

smooth as butter. Mystics down 22-19.

off balance, I might add.

and gets the score on the other end

she just powered that ball in under the basket

that type of aggressive play needs to make an appearance more often. Melvin makes the extra point.

but Wright makes the basket and misses the extra point.

and the Mystics look a step slow.

moooove nice lady… get out the way.

they need those, but I’d like to see some more successful post plays.

Whalen THREW that ball out of bounds!!! how was that Lynx ball??

this isn’t looking good for the Mystics right now.

CLang hits a long jumper

thank goodness.

42-35 and MN takes a quick time out

The Storm are struggling…

Watching the Mystics now..

42-37… inching closer!

whatever they said in the locker room kicked them into gear.

she hits both

having a really quiet night

Man I love watching her play…

another perfect turnaround jumper.

oops

52-48, Lynx

she is just feeling super aggressive and it’s fun to watch

this game is CLOSE.

she tossed that ball a liiiittle too high

tying the game at 52

and she said “OK” and gave them the ‘ok’ symbol. that was hysterical.

Mystics finally get the ball back after the Lynx fail to take advantage of their rebounds.

doing the stanky leg

I keep forgetting it’s almost over…

and she’s not taking shots.

game tied at 54

Mystics now have 23.

55.4 seconds left, Mystics down 2 (58-56)

she hits the 3 to take the 1 point lead. this place is LOUD.

There was some doubt pre-season if she was healthy enough…

Stupid doubt.

Lynx have the ball next to their basket

and a HUGE rebound by the Mystics. I can’t hear myself think.

the 2nd shot gets stuck. oops.

Good win for Washington while Conn smashes the Storm…