Lynx Improve to 16-1 Home With 80-76 Win Over Mystics

The Minnesota Lynx secured an 80-76 victory over the Washington Mystics, improving their home record to an impressive 16-1 this season. Alanna Smith led the Lynx with 25 points, including four three-pointers, stepping up in the absence of MVP candidate Napheesa Collier, who missed the game due to an ankle injury. Washington's rookie Sonia Citron scored 26 points and made several key plays down the stretch, keeping the game close until the final moments. The game featured critical officiating reviews that overturned late fouls against the Lynx, helping preserve their lead in a tightly contested finish. DiJonai Carrington, recently traded to Minnesota, contributed 12 points in her home debut, while Courtney Williams added 14 points and made the go-ahead basket with under a minute remaining. Despite the Mystics' strong effort, including four 3-pointers from Citron, the Lynx maintained their lead thanks to clutch plays by McBride and solid team defense, overcoming an early 11-point deficit to win their fourth straight game.