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Mystics vs Lynx Final: 70-57 - Recap

Minnesota was victimized for 21 points and 10 rebounds by Elena Delle Donne as the Mystics defeated the Lynx 70-57 in NBA action on Sunday.

The Mystics were a -5.0-point favorite in the win, and managed to turn a profit for their supporters. The combined score dipped UNDER the total, which closed at 161.5.

Washington got 15 points from Ariel Atkins and another 11 points from Shatori Walker-Kimbrough. Natasha Cloud contributed 8 assists, while Elena Delle Donne cleaned the glass with 10 rebounds.

Minnesota got 16 points from Kayla McBride in a losing cause and another 11 points from Aerial Powers. Jessica Shepard contributed 7 assists for the Lynx, while Jessica Shepard had 12 rebounds.

First-half bettors who backed Washington were victorious, as the score was 37-28 at the break.

Minnesota had a 45-38 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.

Next game, Washington takes its act home to face New York looking for another win. For Minnesota, they head home to face Connecticut.