In the first game following All-Star break, the Washington Mystics held on to beat the Phoenix Mercury at home 99-93. Elena Delle Donne (above) scored a season high 33 points, Kristi Toliver had 25 points and the Mystics relied on their defense late to close things out. The Mercury nearly rallied from a 23 point deficit, got as close to just two points down before the Mystics created some breathing room. Brittney Griner had 30 points and nine rebounds, Leilani Mitchell tied a

Earlier today the Mystics hosted a Camp Day game at Capital One Arena and the Phoenix Mercury were the team that enjoyed the environment the most en route to a 91-68 win on the road. Brittney Griner and DeWanna Bonner (pictured above) combined for 47 points, Briann January known more for her defense, chipped in with 18 points as the Mercury cruised to victory with a dominant second half. The Mystics were led by Tianna Hawkins, she scored 24 points. Washington was never on the

The Phoenix Mercury are the best road team in the league, last night they proved that once again as they beat the Washington Mystics 84-74. Brittney Griner (Above) and DeWanna Bonner had big games, scoring 24 and 23 points respectively. The Mystics were led by Elena Delle Donne's game high 27 points and 13 rebounds. The victory improved the Mercury's road record to 9-2 on the season, while snapping the Mystics four game winning streak. Phoenix made it very clear from the open

No one needed to be consulted to undertand the magnitude of winning this game, to keep pace in the ultra tight Eastern Conference playoff race. After dropping two heart breakers to Eastern Conference foes Chicago Sky to fall to fourth place in the standings, the sense of urgency to right the ship, especially with an 11 day Western Conference road trip coming after, was felt as soon as you walked through Verizon Center doors. The Mystics handled business. Mystics blur of a po