Lynx at Mystics game preview: TV-radio information, injury report, game details

The Lynx and Mystics meet in Washington for a rematch after playing on Thursday night at Target Center.

The Minnesota Star Tribune
August 16, 2024 at 11:30PM
Mystics guard Ariel Atkins attempts a three-pointer over Lynx forward Cecilia Zandalasini on Thursday night at Target Center. (Aaron Lavinsky/The Minnesota Star Tribune)

Lynx at Washington Mystics

1 p.m. Saturday at Entertainment and Sports Arena

TV/radio: CBS, 100.3-FM

Opening bell: The teams met Thursday night at Target Center, and the Lynx won 79-68 in the first game back from the Olympic break. The Lynx (18-8) had 16 assists, their second-lowest total of the season, and struggled to make shots, particularly three-pointers. The last-place Mystics (6-20), with their roster finally whole with the return of Brittney Sykes and Shakira Austin from injury, proved a test for the Wolves.

Watch her: Napheesa Collier missed the final five games of the pre-Olympic schedule with plantar fasciitis issues. But she played heavy minutes on the Team USA gold medal team and returned strong, getting her 13th double-double of the season (17 points, 12 rebounds) on Thursday.

Injuries: None.

Forecast: Continued struggles from behind the arc could be a problem against a healthier Mystics team playing at home. Look for Bridget Carleton and Kayla McBride (who were a combined 2-for-12 on threes) to find the range.

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