The Washington Mystics edged out the Connecticut Sun 90–85 in a thrilling matchup at Mohegan Sun Arena on Sunday, May 18, 2025, improving their record to 2–0. Despite trailing 23–13 after the first quarter, the Mystics mounted a comeback to tie the game at 33 before halftime. The teams remained neck-and-neck in the third quarter, each scoring 19 points, but the Mystics pulled ahead in the final period, outscoring the Sun 30–20 to secure the victory.
Brittney Sykes led the Mystics with a standout performance leading Washington’s scorers with 27 points, contributing key plays that energized the team.