On Japanese Heritage Day, the Washington Mystics secure a 70-57 win over the Minnesota Lynx, who had a bit of traveling issues flying into the District. Elena Delle Donne led the charge with 21 points and 10 rebounds, while Ariel Atkins added 15 points, five rebounds and three steals in the victory.
It looked as if the Lynx were going to run away going into the second quarter of the game after leading 17-13 in the first, but Washington had other plans outscoring the Lynx 24-11. Delle Donne and Atkins were the only starters in double figures as Shatori Walker-Kimbrough represented for the reserves with 11 points, three rebounds, three assists and only missing one shot.