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USA Today
3 days ago
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- USA Today
Mystics vs. Sparks odds, tips and betting trends - 7/22/2025
The Washington Mystics (11-11) hope to build on a four-game home winning streak when hosting the Los Angeles Sparks (8-14) on Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at 7:30 p.m. ET. Its last time out, Washington was defeated by Los Angeles 99-80 on the road, with Shakira Austin (16 PTS, 8 REB, 3 STL, 3 BLK, 53.3 FG%) and Sug Sutton (14 PTS, 55.6 FG%, 2-2 from 3PT) the top performers. Dearica Hamby (26 PTS, 52.6 FG%, 2-3 from 3PT) and Rickea Jackson (22 PTS, 69.2 FG%) led the way for the Sparks in the win. Here is what you need to get ready for Tuesday's action. Watch the WNBA on Fubo! Washington Mystics vs. Los Angeles Sparks odds and betting lines WNBA odds courtesy of BetMGM Sportsbook. Odds updated Sunday at 2:05 p.m. ET. For a full list of sports betting odds, access USA TODAY Sports Betting Scores Odds Hub. Mystics moneyline insights Sparks moneyline insights Mystics vs. Sparks: Game time and info Watch the WNBA on Fubo!
Yahoo
16-07-2025
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- Yahoo
Hamby, Jackson and Plum each score 20-plus and the Sparks beat the Mystics 99-80
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Dearica Hamby scored 26 points, Rickea Jackson had 22 and the Los Angeles Sparks used a big first-half run to beat the Washington Mystics 99-80 on Tuesday night. Shakira Austin had 16 points and eight rebounds for Washington. Sug Sutton added 14 points and Aaliyah Edwards scored 13. Advertisement The Sparks closed the first half on a 17-2 run over the final four minutes to reach their most points scored in any half this season at 59. Hamby scored 18 in the first half, including a 3-pointer just before the buzzer for a 25-point lead. The Mystics, who were held to 12 points in the second quarter, scored 12 points in the opening four minutes of the third. But the Sparks held onto their double-digit lead for the entire second half. Los Angeles (8-14) won consecutive games for the first time this season to match its win total from last season. Washington (11-11) had won three in a row. Kelsey Plum scored 14 of her 20 points in the first half and Azura Stevens finished with 15 for Los Angeles. Julie Allemand had 10 assists to go with three points and five rebounds. Brittney Sykes, Washington's leading scorer at 17.6 points per game, was held to eight points on 2-of-7 shooting. ___ AP WNBA:
Yahoo
15-07-2025
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- Yahoo
Mystics Star Sends Angel Reese Message After Beating Chicago Sky
Mystics Star Sends Angel Reese Message After Beating Chicago Sky originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Tuesday's Washington Mystics-Chicago Sky matchup was a special treat for DMV-area natives. Not only was the game played at EagleBank Arena in Virginia, which gave fans further away from Washington, D.C. easier access, but it featured two Maryland natives. Advertisement Sky forward Angel Reese and Mystics center Shakira Austin each grew up in Maryland and also played for the Terrapins before transferring to LSU and Ole Miss, respectively. Reese has garnered more fanfare, but both players showed out for their teams on Tuesday. Reese led all players with 22 points and 15 rebounds, while Austin tallied 15 points and eight boards. Both players also had four assists. Austin opened up about what it's like to face Reese, via Monumental Sports Network's Tyler Byrum. Washington Mystics forward Shakira Austin (0).Rafael Suanes-Imagn Images "I mean, we both like to talk a lot, both from DMV and that's just something we do,' she said. 'We compete. We like to show how passionate we are. And every time we go, it's gonna be a good show." Advertisement Washington head coach Sydney Johnson then said "That was the PG version." The Mystics won 81-79 and are now 2-0 against the Sky this season. Austin closed the win out with a layup off of an offensive board and two free throws after Reese tied the game at 79-79 with free throws at the other end. All-Stars Kiki Iriafen and Sonia Citron scored 11 and 13 points for Washington, respectively. The Mystics are now 9-10, while Chicago is 5-13. The two teams will play again on July 29. Related: Chicago Sky Coach Makes Angel Reese Admission After Wings Game Related: NBA Sends 9-Word Message to Angel Reese Before Game Against Caitlin Clark This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jul 8, 2025, where it first appeared.
Washington Post
11-07-2025
- Sport
- Washington Post
Tireless Mystics refuse to quit and it pays off in a win over Aces
The Washington Mystics frontcourt has been a problem for opponents all season, and there it was again in the waning moments of a tight game Thursday night against the Las Vegas Aces. After trailing the entire second half, Shakira Austin rose to snatch a pivotal offensive rebound, then went back up a for a layup that gave the Mystics their first lead since the first quarter.
Associated Press
11-07-2025
- Sport
- Associated Press
Mystics close on a 12-2 run to beat the short-handed Aces 70-68
FAIRFAX, Va. (AP) — Brittney Sykes scored 18 points, Shakira Austin had 16 points and eight rebounds, and the Washington Mystics closed on a 12-2 run to beat the short-handed Las Vegas Aces 70-68 on Thursday night. Jewell Loyd led Las Vegas (9-11) with 20 points while Chelsea Gray added 13. Washington trailed 66-58 with 3:45 remaining. Austin grabbed an offensive rebound and put it back with 39.8 seconds left to play to give Washington its first lead, 69-68, since it was 15-13 in the first quarter. Las Vegas had three chances to take the lead at the other end but came up empty. Sykes was fouled with 4.3 seconds left and made a free throw for a two-point lead. After a timeout to advance to midcourt, Jackie Young took an inbounds pass at the top of the key and drove into the lane to attempt a layup, but Austin provided some defensive help under the basket and the ball rolled off the rim. Kiki Iriafen added 12 points and eight rebounds for the Mystics (10-10), who won their fourth straight home game. Loyd sank a contested 3-pointer just before the halftime buzzer to give Las Vegas a 40-27 lead after closing on a 7-0 run. It was the first 3-pointer for the Aces in 15 attempts. Reigning WNBA MVP A'ja Wilson did not play for Las Vegas because of an injured right wrist. Wilson, a three-time MVP, was injured in the Aces' 87-78 loss at New York on Tuesday night when she fell hard to the floor. She underwent an MRI, but the Aces have not made the results public. ___ AP WNBA:
