The Mystics play late Tuesday morning and then get a month off.
Game Info
When: Tuesday, July 16 at 11:30 a.m. EST
Where: Capital One Arena
How to watch: Monumental Sports Network or WNBA League Pass outside of the DC area.
Injuries
Mystics: Karlie Samuelson (OUT); Shakira Austin (OUT—hip); Brittney Sykes (OUT—foot); DiDi Richards (DAY-TO-DAY).
Mercury: Charisma Osbourne (OUT—leg); Sug Sutton (OUT—hamstring).
Pregame Notes
Tuesday is Washington’s last game until after the Olympic break. Three Mystics players are headed to Paris to compete in the games: Julie Vanloo (representing Belgium), Jade Melbourne (representing Australia) and Aaliyah Edwards (representing Canada).
One of the top stories around the WNBA right now concerns a future hall-of-famer form the Mercury. It is up in the air whether Phoenix’s Diana Taurasi will be able to fulfill her commitment to team USA, and Ariel Atkins may be a candidate to replace her. The spot is likely to go to Caitlin Clark, however.
The Mystics are coming off a loss to the Aces that was far closer than the final score shows. Washington played a fantastic first half against Las Vegas before crumbling down the stretch at the hands of soon-to-be three-time MVP A’ja Wilson.