2019 ScheduleAll times ET

2019 Schedule
23-11, 2nd in Eastern Conference
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30dMechelle Voepel

Ogwumike re-elected union prez amid CBA talks

Nneka Ogwumike and Layshia Clarendon have both been re-elected as the WNBA players union's president and first vice president, respectively.

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Hurting Delle Donne helps Mystics to first title

The Washington Mystics won their first WNBA championship, getting 22 points from Emma Meesseman and 21 from banged-up league MVP Elena Delle Donne to beat the Connecticut Sun 89-78 in Game 5 of the Finals on Thursday night.

Mystics take down Sun in Game 5 for 1st ever WNBA title (2:16)
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Elena Delle Donne, Mystics finally win WNBA title

Washington overcame a long history of mediocrity, and Elena Delle Donne overcame three herniated disks in her back to win the Mystics' first WNBA crown.

Mystics win first WNBA title (0:38)
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Meesseman's steal leads to easy Cloud lay-in (0:15)
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Meesseman's up-and-under layup excites Wall, Beal (0:16)
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Thomas draws and-1 on Delle Donne on the break (0:21)
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Meesseman spins off defender for nice bank shot (0:15)
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Jones answers Meesseman with a 3 of her own (0:21)
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102dMechelle Voepel

Delle Donne 'close' to 100% for Finals Game 5

Mystics MVP Elena Delle Donne, who has been bothered by a herniated disk in her back throughout the WNBA Finals, said she's "as close as I can possibly be" to being 100% for Game 5 vs. the Sun.

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103d

Around the Rim podcast: Staying alive

LaChina, Devereaux and Terrika weigh in on Games 3 and 4 of the WNBA Finals and share their keys for each team in Game 5. Plus, they discuss the Sparks' discord and the new role for HOFer Teresa Weatherspoon.

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Dev & LaChina weigh in on the WNBA Finals

LaChina, Devereaux and Terrika weigh in on Game 3 and Game 4 of the WNBA Finals and share their keys for each team in Game 5. Plus, they discuss the discord with the Sparks', the new role for HOFer Teresa Weatherspoon and the recent comments of NBAPA Executive Director Michele Roberts. Also, Dev is the big 3-0!

Thomas, Williams help Sun force a Game 5 (1:18)
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Stricklen drains clutch 3 to puts Sun ahead late (0:19)
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Powers ties the game with driving layup (0:17)
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Williams nails floater, celebrates with dad (0:49)
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Sun's Hiedeman goes up-and-under for the layup (0:25)
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Delle Donne hits a turnaround and-1 jumper (0:24)
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Kobe breaks down the play of Sun guard Williams (0:59)
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2019 Team Leaders

  • Offense
  • Defense

  • Points Per Game

    Jonquel Jones, F

    14.6

    MIN 28.8

    FG% 44.8

  • Assists Per Game

    Jasmine Thomas, G

    5.1

    PPG 11.1

    TO 2.7

  • Field Goal Percentage

    Alyssa Thomas, F

    50.5

    MIN 30.2

    PPG 11.6

  • Rebounds Per Game

    Jonquel Jones, F

    9.7

    ORPG 3.3

    DRPG 6.4

  • Steals Per Game

    Alyssa Thomas, F

    1.9

    MIN 30.2

    TO 2.0

  • Blocks Per Game

    Jonquel Jones, F

    2.0

    REB 9.7

    STL 1.3

Team Stats

Points Per Game80.8
Rebounds Per Game36.8
Assists Per Game19.3

Team History

YEARWLPCT
20192311.676
20182113.618
20172113.618
20161420.412