Minnesota Lynx at Washington Mystics 7/17/22 - WNBA Picks & Predictions

The Minnesota Lynx go back on the road Sunday to Washington, DC for a matchup with the Washington Mystics. Minnesota is 6 games below .500 on the year at 10-16 overall after a 92-87 loss to Dallas las game out. Offensively Minnesota played well making 42.9% of their shots from the floor and 40% from beyond the arc but turned the ball over 17 times leading to the loss.

Sylvia Fowles led the way for the Minnesota starters with 20 points and 17 rebounds on 9 of 14 shooting. Aerial Powers at 11 points in 27 minutes as the only other starter in double figures, while Rachel Banham poured in a team high 24 points in 22 minutes off the bench.

The Washington Mystics return home following a long road trip four games over .500 after falling to Phoenix last game out. Offensively Washington struggled immensely from the floor making only 33.8% of their shots and 29.6% from beyond the arc, while turning the ball over 19 times in the game.

Elena Delle Donne carried the Washington offense with 19 points and 12 rebounds in 31 minutes on the floor. Ariel Atkins chipped in 14 points, while Natasha Cloud scored nine points as the third leading scorer for the starters.