WNBA All-Star Game: Three Mystics participating — game information and discussion

Join Kevin Broom for a WNBA All-Star Game Playback!

The best and brightest of the WNBA will take the court tonight in Indianapolis for the WNBA All-Star Game. The game features Team Caitlin Clark taking on Team Napheesa Collier and should be a fun showcase of the league’s top performers.

The Washington Mystics have three representatives, rookies Sonia Citron and Kiki Iriafen, and nine-year veteran Brittney Sykes.

The game will include four rules changes to make the game faster-paced, including:

1. AT&T 4-Point Shot — The shot debuted in 2022, was used in 2023, but disappeared in 2024. It’s back for 2025, and 28-foot shots from four circles on the court will count for four points. I’m guessing lots of attempts from extreme range.
2. Live Play Substitutions — Ripped from the NHL rulebook, teams will be able to replace players on the fly without a stoppage. There are some restrictions: only the team on offense can make a change and only one player can enter/exit per possession.
3. 20-second shot clock — Down from the usual 24 seconds.
4. No Free Throws (except for the final two minutes of the game or overtime) — Anytime a player would normally shoot a free throw, they will automatically be awarded the maximum possible points in the situation. So, foul Ionescu while she’s attempting a three, and she automatically gets three points.

Where to watch

The game will be broadcast on ABC starting at 8:30 p.m. ET. You can also join me (Kevin Broom) on Playback to talk Mystics, Wizards, WNBA, and whatever else comes up.