Lynx Defeat Mystics in WNBA Showdown
Saturday, April 25, 2026, 7:30 PM ET · CareFirst Arena
Minnesota Lynx 77, Washington Mystics 66, final. Our WNBA picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.
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Who won Minnesota Lynx vs Washington Mystics?
Minnesota Lynx beat Washington Mystics 77-66 at CareFirst Arena on April 25, 2026.
The Minnesota Lynx secured a decisive victory over the Washington Mystics with a final score of 77-66 at CareFirst Arena. This matchup was significant as it marked the continuation of the Lynx's dominance in their series against the Mystics, now leading 2-1 in their head-to-head encounters this season. The Mystics, struggling with a record of 0-1, faced an uphill battle against a Lynx team that came into the game with a 1-0 record.
In terms of recent form, the Mystics have been on a troubling streak, having lost their last ten games, with an average of 69.1 points scored and 83.5 points allowed during that stretch. Their home record stands at 0-5, reflecting their struggles both at home and on the road. In contrast, the Lynx, despite their recent three-game losing streak, had a more balanced record of 5-5 over their last ten games, averaging 80.7 points scored and 77.9 points allowed. Their away record is 2-4, indicating they have faced challenges on the road as well.
Historically, the Mystics and Lynx have faced each other three times this season, with the Mystics winning once and the Lynx winning twice. Their previous meetings include a close game on June 25, where the Mystics triumphed 68-64 at home, while the Lynx claimed victories on July 4 and August 8, with scores of 92-75 and 80-76, respectively.
In terms of player availability, the Lynx were missing three key players: Elena Buenavida, Antonia Delaere, and Dorka Juhasz. Buenavida was out due to a coach's decision, while Delaere and Juhasz were not available for non-injury-related reasons. The absence of these players may have impacted the Lynx's overall performance, but they still managed to secure the win.
The betting market reflected the Lynx's status as favorites in this fixture, with odds provided by the market indicating a strong expectation for their performance. The conditions in CareFirst Arena were likely to be competitive, with both teams looking to establish momentum early in the game.
Viewers were treated to a game filled with dynamic scoring plays, particularly in the fourth quarter, where Jaylyn Sherrod made several crucial layups to extend the Lynx's lead. Other notable plays included free throws by Darianna Littlepage-Buggs and Lani White, which helped to solidify the Lynx's advantage as they closed out the game.
Overall, this fixture not only highlighted the Lynx's ability to maintain their winning record against the Mystics but also underscored the challenges the Mystics face as they seek to turn their season around.
Injury report
- Elena BuenavidaOutCoach's DecisionMinnesota Lynx
- Antonia DelaereOutNot Injury RelatedMinnesota Lynx
- Dorka JuhaszOutNot Injury RelatedMinnesota Lynx
Leaders
- PointsLauren Betts13Washington Mystics
- AssistsSonia Citron2Washington Mystics
- ReboundsLauren Betts5Washington Mystics
- PointsSaylor Poffenbarger9Minnesota Lynx
- AssistsCourtney Williams3Minnesota Lynx
- ReboundsSaylor Poffenbarger13Minnesota Lynx
Recent form
Washington Mystics
Last 10: 0-10Streak L1069.1 scored · 83.5 allowed per game0-5 at home
- L66-75at New York LibertySep 9
- L65-94vs Indiana FeverSep 7
- L69-75vs Phoenix MercurySep 4
- L78-81at Los Angeles SparksSep 1
- L62-99at Golden State ValkyriesAug 31
- L63-89at New York LibertyAug 28
- L82-84vs Seattle StormAug 24
- L81-91vs Las Vegas AcesAug 23
- L56-67at Connecticut SunAug 21
- L69-80vs Connecticut SunAug 19
Minnesota Lynx
Last 10: 5-5Streak L380.7 scored · 77.9 allowed per game2-4 away
- L81-86at Phoenix MercurySep 29
- L76-84at Phoenix MercurySep 27
- L83-89vs Phoenix MercurySep 23
- W82-69vs Phoenix MercurySep 21
- W75-74at Golden State ValkyriesSep 18
- W101-72vs Golden State ValkyriesSep 14
- W72-53vs Golden State ValkyriesSep 12
- L72-83at Indiana FeverSep 9
- W78-72at Golden State ValkyriesSep 7
- L87-97at Las Vegas AcesSep 5
Standings
| Team | Games behind | Lost | Streak | Win % | Won |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | - | 9 | L2 | .775 | 31 |
| Golden State | 2 | 11 | W4 | .725 | 29 |
| Las Vegas | 4 | 13 | W3 | .675 | 27 |
| Dallas | 7 | 16 | W4 | .600 | 24 |
| Portland | 15 | 24 | L1 | .400 | 16 |
| Los Angeles | 16 | 25 | W2 | .375 | 15 |
| Phoenix | 17 | 26 | W1 | .350 | 14 |
| Seattle | 23 | 32 | L1 | .200 | 8 |
| Atlanta | - | 14 | W1 | .650 | 26 |
| Indiana | - | 14 | W2 | .650 | 26 |
| New York | 2 | 16 | W1 | .600 | 24 |
| Washington | 2 | 16 | L1 | .600 | 24 |
| Chicago | 11 | 25 | L3 | .375 | 15 |
| Toronto | 15 | 29 | L4 | .275 | 11 |
| Connecticut | 16 | 30 | L3 | .250 | 10 |
Box score
| Stat | Minnesota Lynx | Washington Mystics |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 27-63 | 18-65 |
| Field goal % | 43 | 28 |
| Three-pointers | 5-18 | 5-20 |
| Three-point % | 28 | 25 |
| Free throws | 18-26 | 25-40 |
| Free throw % | 69 | 63 |
| Rebounds | 39 | 37 |
| Offensive rebounds | 8 | 12 |
| Defensive rebounds | 31 | 25 |
| Assists | 17 | 13 |
| Steals | 10 | 12 |
| Blocks | 10 | 4 |
| Turnovers | 21 | 14 |
| Team turnovers | 1 | 2 |
| Technical fouls | 1 | 1 |
| Technical fouls, total | 1 | 1 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 15 | 11 |
| Fast-break points | 6 | 12 |
| Points in the paint | 36 | 26 |
| Fouls | 33 | 21 |
| Largest lead | 17 | 11 |
| Lead changes | 2 | 2 |
| Time in front | 53 | 45 |
How the scoring went
- 3rd Quarter45-40Aubrey Griffin makes free throw 1 of 2
- 3rd Quarter46-40Aubrey Griffin makes free throw 2 of 2
- 3rd Quarter48-40Antonia Delaere makes driving layup
- 3rd Quarter49-40Jaylyn Sherrod makes free throw 2 of 2
- 3rd Quarter51-40Aubrey Griffin makes 3-foot layup (Ra Shaya Kyle assists)
- 3rd Quarter51-41Rori Harmon makes free throw 2 of 2
- 3rd Quarter53-41Jade Masogayo makes 16-foot jumper (Eliska Hamzova assists)
- 3rd Quarter53-42Lauren Betts makes free throw 1 of 2
- 3rd Quarter53-43Lauren Betts makes free throw 2 of 2
- 3rd Quarter53-44Lauren Betts makes free throw 2 of 2
- 3rd Quarter55-44Sakima Walker makes 1-foot reverse layup
- 3rd Quarter56-44Eliska Hamzova makes free throw 1 of 2
- 3rd Quarter57-44Eliska Hamzova makes free throw 2 of 2
- 3rd Quarter57-46Darianna Littlepage-Buggs makes 2-foot layup (Cassandre Prosper assists)
- 3rd Quarter59-46Liatu King makes running layup (Antonia Delaere assists)
- 3rd Quarter59-47Cassandre Prosper makes free throw 2 of 2
- 3rd Quarter60-47Eliska Hamzova makes free throw 1 of 2
- 3rd Quarter62-47Liatu King makes 17-foot pullup jump shot (Eliska Hamzova assists)
- 4th Quarter64-47Sakima Walker makes 6-foot floating jump shot (Jaylyn Sherrod assists)
- 4th Quarter64-48Cassandre Prosper makes free throw 1 of 2
- 4th Quarter64-49Cassandre Prosper makes free throw 2 of 2
- 4th Quarter64-51Lauren Betts makes 1-foot layup (Cassandre Prosper assists)
- 4th Quarter64-53Cassandre Prosper makes layup (Cotie McMahon assists)
- 4th Quarter65-53Ra Shaya Kyle makes free throw 1 of 2
- 4th Quarter66-53Ra Shaya Kyle makes free throw 2 of 2
- 4th Quarter66-55Lucy Olsen makes driving layup
- 4th Quarter68-55Saylor Poffenbarger makes layup
- 4th Quarter68-57Nyla Harris makes layup (Lucy Olsen assists)
- 4th Quarter70-57Jaylyn Sherrod makes driving layup
- 4th Quarter70-58Kamaria McDaniel makes free throw 1 of 2
- 4th Quarter70-59Darianna Littlepage-Buggs makes free throw 1 of 2
- 4th Quarter70-60Darianna Littlepage-Buggs makes free throw 1 of 2
- 4th Quarter70-61Darianna Littlepage-Buggs makes free throw 2 of 2
- 4th Quarter72-61Jaylyn Sherrod makes driving layup
- 4th Quarter73-61Lani White makes free throw 2 of 2
- 4th Quarter75-61Jaylyn Sherrod makes running layup
- 4th Quarter75-62Christeen Iwuala makes free throw 1 of 2
- 4th Quarter75-64Nyla Harris makes two point shot
- 4th Quarter77-64Jaylyn Sherrod makes driving layup (Sakima Walker assists)
- 4th Quarter77-66Christeen Iwuala makes 2-foot floating jump shot (Kamaria McDaniel assists)
Venue
- CareFirst ArenaWashington, DC
- Attendance4200
- OfficialsAngelica Suffren, Toni Patillo, Genesis Perrymond
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