Players’ shock at winning early in the season has turned into expecting to win
defense
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Washington Mystics guard Brittney Sykes is chasing 100 steals — and WNBA history
Sykes, the two-time reigning steals champion, has been even more dangerous defensively this season
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What’s been going wrong with the Washington Mystics’ defense?
Once the best defensive team in the WNBA, the Mystics have gotten away from that identity since Shakira Austin’s injury
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Two Ups and a Down: Alyssa Thomas MVP edition
Plus, an icon’s defense and the rise of Jackie Young
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2023 WNBA season preview: Washington Mystics
‘Underdog’ Mystics could challenge WNBA’s superteams with elite defense, improved offense
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Lost and found: Louisville finds identity, Mississippi struggles with it in Sweet 16
Mississippi’s dominant defense faltered against a Louisville team clicking at the right time
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What will it take for the Las Vegas Aces to win their first WNBA championship?
Connecticut is all that stands between the Aces and a championship. What will it take for Las Vegas to defeat the Sun?
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‘Warrior’ Natasha Cloud can’t save Washington Mystics from painful playoff exit
‘They were just a little bit better all the way around’
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Are the Washington Mystics ready for the playoffs?
Currently tied for fourth, the Mystics have a big opportunity this week to improve their playoff seed — and answer some lingering questions
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Can the New York Liberty move on from their Camp Day blues?
The Liberty have lost five games in a row, including three straight Camp Day games