| Qtr | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 MIN | 19 | 21 | 10 | 28 | 78 |
 WSH | 24 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 76 |
The Lynx edge out the Mystics for a thrilling 78-76 victory. The Lynx's narrow win showcased a masterful fourth quarter, where they outscored the Mystics to clinch the game. Standout performances kept fans on the edge of their seats, with key players elevating their game when it mattered most. This victory adds intensity to the playoff race, with both teams jockeying in the standings for a chance at the title.
The Lynx lead the Western Conference by 2, losers of 2 straight, 7-3 over their last 10. The Mystics sit 4th in the Eastern Conference, 2 games back, coming off a loss, 6-4 over their last 10.
The most recent baskets, with the running score beside each one. Basketball scores too often to list a game end to end, so this is the latest stretch of it rather than the whole.
Kiki Iriafen makes layup (Shakira Austin assists)Score63-69Olivia Miles makes free throw 1 of 2Score64-69Shakira Austin makes 20-foot jumper (Kiki Iriafen assists)Score64-71Kayla McBride makes 8-foot two point shot (Nia Coffey assists)Score66-71Natasha Howard makes 5-foot floating jump shot (Olivia Miles assists)Score68-71Olivia Miles makes 15-foot step back jumpshotScore70-71Natasha Howard makes 3-foot layup (Olivia Miles assists)Score72-71Natasha Howard makes free throw 2 of 2Score73-71Sonia Citron makes 25-foot three point step back jumpshotScore73-74Natasha Howard makes free throw 1 of 2Score74-74Natasha Howard makes free throw 2 of 2Score75-74Olivia Miles makes 23-foot three point step back jumpshotScore78-74Shakira Austin makes free throw 1 of 2Score78-75Angela Dugalic makes free throw 1 of 2Score78-76Each side's next fixtures, with the date and who travels.
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