The Washington Mystics did something they haven’t in 14 years, but it’s not the history they want to make. The Mystics fell to the Phoenix Mercury, 83-80, on Thursday night/early Friday morning. The loss was Washington’s fifth straight to start the season. The Mystics have not had a 0-5 record since 2007, when they lost eight straight to start the year.
Brittney Sykes sat out her third consecutive game due to an ankle injury. The Mystics missed her attacking ability and defense against Phoenix’s guard trio of Diana Taurasi, Kahleah Copper, and Natasha Cloud, who departed from Washington this offseason.