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00:06Hello and welcome to our coverage of the WNBA on 2K Sports.
00:11It's the Washington Mystics.
00:13This is Blake Suniga alongside Tim Swartz and Brian Vanifetemi.
00:18And we're excited for some 2K hoops.
00:22And towards the end of the regular season, dealing with some aches and pains.
00:26It's something every team is grappling with.
00:30Endurance, fortitude, the determination to overcome.
00:34That grit is something we love, not just about basketball, but sports.
00:39Even if the players don't want to let on if they're struggling a little bit.
00:41Meanwhile, I'm soft. I'm complaining about a hangnail.
00:45And the basket by Iriathan.
00:47She did so well to lead her teammate right to the ideal spot.
00:52That's the kind of playmaking coaches like to see.
00:55Now here's Van Der Sloot.
00:57Go there! Go there!
00:59Pass to PowPow.
01:00Now Burrell.
01:07A rebound by Holmes.
01:11The Mystics on offense.
01:13Here's the 3.
01:15Good on the 3-point shot.
01:17That type of D, it's just not going to cut it.
01:20They've got to get a hand in her face.
01:22Too good of a shooter.
01:24Pass to Turner.
01:29And now just over a minute played here in the first.
01:33From 15 feet away.
01:34And she can't bank that one in.
01:40Van Der Sloot defending.
01:42Now Holmes.
01:46Then Sonya Citron on the wing.
01:49And the Mystics hit again from deep.
01:52You're just asking for trouble if you let her roam free in 3-point ring.
01:58Good!
01:59Just really good awareness right there on the assist.
02:05Van Der Sloot defending.
02:07Pass to Iriathan.
02:10Makes it off the glass.
02:12Fantastic pass.
02:14She made that a very easy bucket with the setup.
02:20Now here's Van Der Sloot.
02:22He's covered closely.
02:23Off and in on the layup.
02:25Figuring out ways to score inside at 5-8.
02:28Van Der Sloot has multiple ways to finish.
02:31To the left side wing.
02:33Holmes.
02:34And the 3-off target.
02:36Well, all good things must come to an end that they finally missed after making their first four shots.
02:42Turner with the bucket.
02:44Backed by her solid footwork.
02:47Turner knows a thing or two about scoring inside.
02:54First quarter of basketball.
02:56Just over 2.5 minutes played so far.
02:58And the whistle blows as the basket counts.
03:01And a 3-point play opportunity.
03:04One free throw coming up.
03:06At the line for the away team.
03:09Sona Citroen.
03:10One shot.
03:15Easy!
03:20Van Der Sloot with it.
03:23Pass to Pow Pow.
03:25Burrell.
03:29Covered by Iriathen.
03:31That one drops for her.
03:33That's the area where they'd like all their shots to come from.
03:36The Mystics leading.
03:42Now Citroen.
03:46To the wing on the left.
03:49Here's Holmes.
03:51Good.
03:51And it's Sonya Citroen picking up the assist.
03:55Good ball movement.
03:57She put that pass in the ideal spot.
03:59And I can guarantee you.
04:01Her teammate appreciates it.
04:03That's the 10th straight point they've given up in the paint.
04:05It doesn't matter how good their perimeter defense is.
04:08If they keep allowing easy looks inside.
04:11Pass to Citroen.
04:15Now here's Austin.
04:17To the paint.
04:18Deflects the pass.
04:19And it's going to be out of bounds.
04:21The Mystics will retain possession.
04:23So close to picking that pass up.
04:26Still a nice play though to make sure the pass didn't reach the target.
04:33Clock at six.
04:38Vandersloot defending.
04:40It's hold in by Burrell.
04:48Shakira Austin with the block.
04:51Great defense from Austin.
04:52Not only is she tall in her out 6'5".
04:54Shakira gives 100% on D.
05:00Outside Citroen.
05:02Off target from outside.
05:06Out to the wing.
05:09Here's Vandersloot.
05:11And it's blocked.
05:12And they get it back.
05:16Now Holmes.
05:19And another miss by Washington.
05:25Now here's Pau Pau.
05:27Defended by Citroen.
05:28Pau Pau gets the bucket.
05:31Some defensive breakdowns happening now.
05:33Their last four buckets allowed have come from very close range.
05:37And giving up these high percentage shot attempts.
05:40It's not going to get it done.
05:42They need to figure it out.
05:44And they pick up two.
05:46But you all see that painted area.
05:48Hit belongs to Shakira Austin.
05:50And she takes it personal down low.
05:52Pass to Pau Pau.
05:54Burrell.
06:02Here's Pau Pau.
06:04Fires from deep.
06:06Gets a three-pointer to fall.
06:08And that will tie this game up.
06:10Everybody on the floor is hot.
06:12It's incredible stuff here in the early going.
06:14Yeah, both teams playing downhill.
06:17But somebody's got to cool off eventually.
06:19Right, Tim?
06:20I hope not.
06:21Eight-second difference between the shot clock and the game clock.
06:27Here's Holmes.
06:30Kerner grabs the board.
06:37Here's Burrell.
06:39Some great action here early as we end the first quarter in a tie.
06:43Hold tight.
06:44We've got more basketball action headed your way.
07:08A close game here at the start of the second quarter to play.
07:11Really just the start they wanted to this game.
07:14Solid offense through one.
07:16Not a lot of stalls for them on the offensive end here.
07:30To the inside.
07:33Takes the assist and lays it in.
07:36He's picked out the pass nicely.
07:38Well, it's 6-7.
07:39The Cowan gets that ball in the paint.
07:41It is too late already defensively.
07:47Pass to Joe Hannes.
07:53Five to shoot.
07:55And stolen by Evans.
08:00Down low.
08:02Cowan.
08:02And Bell pulls it down.
08:04Great defense right there to prevent one of the best finishers in the league
08:08from converting in close.
08:10And she gets the bucket.
08:11The only tough part of that basket was establishing position inside.
08:16The rest was easy.
08:17So it's Washington now.
08:19Great play to sacrifice her body.
08:22Take the charge.
08:23Giving up her body for the team.
08:25And really a heads up play as well.
08:28Reads the play nicely and gets in the perfect position.
08:33Here's Van der Sloot.
08:37Juhasz.
08:38To the wing.
08:39Right side.
08:40Pass to Bell.
08:42To the left wing.
08:45Now Burrell.
08:47Onion-Wade covering.
08:49Down to five on the shot clock.
08:56And that one hits back iron.
08:58That's one she knows she should have drained.
09:01To the middle.
09:05It's up and it's off the mark.
09:07One up.
09:08One knock down.
09:11Pass to Burrell.
09:13Pass to Burrell.
09:39To the 6'7".
09:39High to McCown is what stands out about her.
09:41But when you watch Tierra play, she's just got serious skill, touch,
09:46and really great intelligence on the floor.
09:51And she's good on the second.
09:55And we're about two minutes into the second quarter here.
09:59Pass to Juhasz.
10:02It's good, and she drew the contact on the shot, so she'll go to the line.
10:07A three-point play opportunity.
10:20And that one misses.
10:22You know, what I like about Juhasz is that she's a hustle player.
10:26She rebounds.
10:27She protects the paint.
10:28And anything she gives you offensively is just kind of a bonus.
10:33She didn't have to slow down at all.
10:34That lead pass was timed perfectly.
10:40And a little under two and a half minutes gone by here in this second quarter.
10:45Out to the wing.
10:48Pass to Juhasz.
10:53McCown with the rebound.
10:55If they could end every possession with that shot, they'd be happy.
10:58Because nine times out of ten, that's an easy layup.
11:03To the middle.
11:04Austin.
11:06Tries again.
11:07And McCown with the layup.
11:09What an absolute force.
11:12McCown is down low.
11:13The board, the points.
11:15What a talent.
11:18And she finishes nicely on the layup.
11:21Great communication between teammates there.
11:23The Mystics with the lead.
11:29Outside Citron.
11:30Shoots the three.
11:32They get the rebound.
11:34And it's Austin missing.
11:39Turner in the post.
11:41Guarded by Austin.
11:45Pass to Juhasz.
11:47Now Burrell.
11:48Now here's Juhasz.
11:50McCown defending.
11:53Juhasz can't get it to go.
11:55Oh, it's Washington now.
11:57They've only given up six here in this quarter.
12:04Here's Holmes.
12:06The three ball.
12:08The shot, no good.
12:10He had all this time in the world to get that shot off.
12:14Werner.
12:14Guarded by Austin.
12:19Now here's VanderSloot.
12:20She's guarded closely.
12:22It's good.
12:23They've shown some great passing on their last few trips down the floor.
12:27You've got to imagine that their coach is very happy with that.
12:29Four straight passes leading to scores.
12:32That's just great team play.
12:34And the Mystics call time here.
12:51The Mystics trailing.
12:56Now here's Citron.
12:58Six points for her.
13:00Holmes.
13:03Here's Iria Finn.
13:04And she drops in the layup.
13:06Off glass.
13:11And here is VanderSloot.
13:13That one's a foul.
13:14It called on Pow Pow.
13:16That is her first foul of the game.
13:19Great defense.
13:20Anticipated the play.
13:22And got there first.
13:23And coaches love players that are just not afraid to put their bodies on the line
13:28and take a shot for the team.
13:30Now here's Citron.
13:36Austin.
13:38Here's Iria Finn.
13:40Yes.
13:40And it's Shakira Austin picking up the assist.
13:43I've really liked their activity in the post today.
13:46Their movement down low has just been great.
13:49Exactly.
13:49They've generated easy opportunities inside.
13:53Not only is the game neck and neck, but the rebounding battle is too.
13:57Very tight game on the boards.
13:59Yeah, both teams have put in a terrific effort down low.
14:04Pass to Turner.
14:07And a rebound goes to the Mystics.
14:12Here's Holmes.
14:13And here's Iria Finn.
14:14And that one drops for her.
14:17Another bucket in the paint.
14:19That's just something they have not been able to stop today.
14:22And if they want to win this game, they've got to figure out how to stop it.
14:25You know, Brian, I think it's time to switch things up on Z.
14:29What they've got going on right now is not getting it done.
14:34Pass to Austin.
14:38Rebounded by Pow Pow.
14:39Well, she's a player who, with a wide open look, will rarely miss.
14:45Sanders Sloot.
14:47Got it up.
14:49Got it off in time, but it's no good.
14:52And the first half comes to a conclusion in a game that has been very close so far.
14:57Mystics ahead.
14:59Up five.
15:00And we'll see you right after halftime for the beginning of the third quarter.
15:09It's a noise and can't be, but I've made a half-court shot.
15:13Please direct your attention to center court.
15:22Drums.
15:26They're thinking about the shot.
15:31Oh, it's close.
15:33Oh.
15:35Let's hear it from the participant.
15:36Oh, it's close.
15:36Oh.
15:41Oh.
15:49Oh.
15:52Oh.
15:54Oh.
15:55Oh.
15:56Oh.
15:57Oh.
15:59Oh.
16:00Oh.
16:26We have a close ball game on our hands
16:29as we get set for the second half to get underway.
16:33Ery have been really making a difference here.
16:35How about her scoring in the first half?
16:37She's looked like a very different player today, an elite player.
16:41Yeah, and she's been a pleasant surprise for them, that's for sure.
16:46She really hit on something that worked in those first two quarters.
17:02Here's the Mystics with the ball, leading by five.
17:07Holmes.
17:15Berries the long-range jumper.
17:17I can't believe it.
17:18They cannot forget about her like that.
17:21She's not going to miss that open look.
17:26Pass to Burrell.
17:27Pow-pow on the wing.
17:32Up top, Vandersloot.
17:37Shot clock at six.
17:40Courtney Vandersloot with another miss.
17:43Well, controlling the boards, they're plus five in that category.
17:46Yeah, and look, rebounding, it's not a glamour stat,
17:49but you look at the scoreboard, and you see the results.
17:52Basket counts.
17:53There's a pattern-decking shape.
17:55They're looking at inside and getting good shots from close range.
17:59Yeah, four of their last five baskets have been of exactly that variety.
18:23Second half of basketball, just over a minute played so far.
18:30Now Burrell.
18:34Pass to Turner.
18:36Lays it up and banks it in.
18:38Check out that assist.
18:39That's a pair of teammates on the same page.
18:49Over a minute and a half into this third-quarter action.
18:53Now Austin.
18:58Over to the left wing.
19:00Just three to shoot.
19:01The 19-foot shot.
19:03Turner grabs the board.
19:04Getting a hand in the face like that is crucial.
19:08Right wing.
19:12Pow, pow.
19:13Defended by Citron.
19:16Pass to Johannes.
19:18From deep.
19:19Hands it from downtown.
19:22That is some dime-dropping.
19:24Exquisite assist.
19:26And that's what it is.
19:30Outside Citron.
19:34Here's the areapin.
19:36No good with the layup.
19:38One item that stood out is their ball movement.
19:41Things are definitely clicking.
19:42And more importantly, it's tough to defend.
19:45Turner with the bucket.
19:47They're doing some work here in the second half.
19:49Three for four from the floor.
19:52A little over two and a half minutes off the clock in this final half of play.
19:56And the Mystics call time here.
19:58They're pretty disappointed, this coaching staff, and rightfully so.
20:03They're giving up a big run night now.
20:05Got to figure out a way to stop it.
20:06Yeah, they haven't really looked good at all here lately.
20:09Something's got to change for them.
20:11Let's see what the coaching staff has up their sleeve.
20:14Two boys fans.
20:33Now here's Eriah Vance.
20:35Defense right on her.
20:39Outside for Citron.
20:41Clock at four.
20:42The three.
20:45Turner grabs the board.
20:46She may have been surprised to find herself so open.
20:49Maybe that's why she missed.
20:51Johannes.
20:52A shot is good on the assist by Pow Pow.
20:55Pretty much all of their buckets coming from inside the paint now.
20:59I mean, there's more holes in their defense than in a block of Swiss cheese.
21:04Yeah, he's made me hungry.
21:05But that's right.
21:06Five of their last six makes were being tight.
21:10They've established themselves inside.
21:11Pushed it.
21:13Citron shot is good.
21:15She's been one of their more reliable options today.
21:18And it's her shooting that has given them this lead.
21:21And it's in.
21:23It's not hard to see why they're giving up points on this run.
21:26Just too many looks from in close.
21:28You know, usually when teams give up runs like this, it's because they allow chances from inside.
21:34Make them beat you from deep.
21:36Now, here's Citron.
21:39He's got 11.
21:40Pass to Austin.
21:42Over Turner.
21:45Outside for Citron.
21:47From outside the arc.
21:50Leaves for it.
21:55So, both teams making some changes here.
22:09Pow, pow, with it.
22:10She's got five.
22:20That misses.
22:21Had a chance to tie it there.
22:23Well, if this ball game comes down to the rebounding battle, they'll be the ones coming out on top.
22:29We've had a strong game on that front, without question.
22:43And she knocks down the first one.
22:46So, it's both teams making substitutions here.
22:57He's perfect from the line this time.
23:01Still anybody's game at this point.
23:03No question.
23:04This becomes a very big possession.
23:11Pass to Bell.
23:13Now, here's pow, pow.
23:15Launches it.
23:16Six to shoot.
23:17Trains the three-pointer.
23:19It seems that every pass they make is leading to a score here.
23:23Just phenomenal ball movement.
23:25Everyone's looking for the best shot, and it's paid off during this run.
23:28Now, here's Onyong Wade.
23:30He hasn't scored yet.
23:32That, I'm sure, will change.
23:34That's a shoot-around jumper.
23:36Absolutely no excuses for missing it.
23:39To the paint.
23:40Here's pow, pow.
23:41And she banks in the layup.
23:43Hey, look.
23:44If it ain't broke, don't fix it.
23:46They keep getting in the paint, and they keep scoring points.
23:50And, you know, Brian, there's not really a lot you can do with the defense when they keep getting in
23:55the paint like they have to on this run.
23:57And another miss by Washington.
24:00Just two seconds between the shot clock and the game clock.
24:06Juhasz.
24:10Pass to Pow Pow.
24:11Now, the three is up.
24:12Knocks down the three ball.
24:20Looking to end the run.
24:22No good at the rim.
24:26And we've watched three so far in this one.
24:30Leading by four.
24:32And we're coming back right after this break to get the fourth quarter started.
24:55Okay, fourth quarter of action getting underway.
24:57We've had a great one with both sides coming to play so far.
25:08Here's Vandersloot.
25:16Looking to get it going.
25:18And she sinks the layup.
25:20You know, you look at the stats, the assist totals.
25:22They just jump out at you.
25:23They're way ahead of that category.
25:24Ball movement has been key.
25:26It's just a different mindset these teams have had.
25:30Now, here is McCowan.
25:35Down low.
25:37Nails the baby hook.
25:38A lot of scoring here late.
25:40But, Brian, there has been no defense at all.
25:45And that fills up the highlight reel and makes for an exciting game.
25:49But you'd like to see at least a little defense being played, right?
25:52Speak for yourself.
25:53I love the offense.
25:54As the Mystics trailing.
25:59Here's Lexa.
26:01And can't cash in from close range.
26:03Just over a minute played here in the fourth.
26:06Pass to Bell.
26:07And she takes it in for the layup off a very nice feed.
26:11Great job spotting her teammate near the bucket and firing the pass in there.
26:17And it's Lexa missing.
26:23Rebounded by the Mystics.
26:26Some tough offensive sets.
26:28And they really want to turn it around.
26:30They've got to lock in and need a basket just to regain some momentum.
26:34Good.
26:35Nothing but net.
26:37Timeout from team.
26:51Both teams will make substitutions.
27:02And just about over one and a half minutes gone by here in the fourth.
27:09Guarded by Austin.
27:11From downtown.
27:14There's Bell.
27:15And terrific work on the offensive glass as she picks up two.
27:20Where was the box out?
27:22Some easy second chance points.
27:24Those kinds of mistakes on the glass will kill a team.
27:28And she comes up with the deuce.
27:30And really, guys, it's been an exceptional performance from her from the field.
27:39And a missed layup.
27:44It's Sonia Citron on the wing.
27:47Hits it from three-point range.
27:49That gives her her second three of the half with three total for the game.
27:54Pass to Johannes.
27:58From past the arc.
28:00Citron grabs the miss.
28:06To take the lead.
28:09The offensive rebound.
28:11And that puts them in the lead.
28:13Mustling her way in for the board.
28:15Austin using her instincts.
28:20Guarded by Austin.
28:24No good again that time.
28:28The Mystics with the lead.
28:30Pass to Citron.
28:33They grab their own miss.
28:39Second shot opportunity.
28:41Off target at the rim.
28:46To the right side.
28:48Beyond the arc.
28:50Rebounded by the Mystics.
28:53They've led by as much as ten.
28:55To the inside.
28:57Here's Austin.
28:58Chalk up.
28:59Two right there.
29:00When it comes to these key moments.
29:02The big moments.
29:03Shakira Austin.
29:05Not shy at all.
29:15Team
29:30It's been several possessions since they've converted and they've got to find a way to change that
29:35Here's Pow Pow
29:36That's good and so Courtney Vandersloot gets the assist
29:40Well if there's somebody open on the court with the same jersey on, Vandersloot will find her incredible court vision
29:51That's the holds
29:54Makes the three
29:55It's good from long range
29:57And if you leave anyone that wide open, you're just asking them to punish you and they did that
30:04Here's Murrell
30:06Terrific assist and a nice finish
30:08Just a solid play all around
30:10That's exactly what they're going for in that position
30:17Vandersloot defending
30:18Austin
30:19Played in with a nice touch off the glass
30:22Intelligence passing to make that basket possible
30:28Here's Vandersloot
30:31Inside
30:32Jageer Austin with the steal
30:37Here's Holmes
30:38And another three for Washington
30:41Man this fourth quarter has been tremendous
30:45Really for them from three point range
30:47Yeah a ton of their points coming from long range here
30:51What a barrage
30:52And what a time to hit the three
30:54Buries it from three point range
30:56Oh the crowd is loving this long range bomb
31:00Coming right back to answer with a three quarter of their own
31:04An unbelievable couple of possessions here
31:07The energy in here is heating up
31:09The energy at this announce table
31:11I can feel it
31:12Outside Citron
31:14And the Mystics hit again from deep
31:17And uh
31:18Now it looks like we've got an injury here guys
31:21We'll likely see her come out of the game
31:24And when you see a player
31:25Have to come out of the game like this
31:28I mean
31:29I'm just hoping for the best
31:31Absolutely
31:32Let's hope we get an update that tells us it's nothing major
31:36That would be the best news
31:43Pass to Burrell
31:44Puts up a three
31:47Citron grabs the miss
31:55Here's Iriafin
31:57And Washington again with the bucket
32:00I don't want to say that they're trying to run up the score
32:02But uh
32:03If you keep adding up to that lead
32:05Well if you won't say it partner
32:06I will
32:07They're trying to run up the score here
32:09Thanks for saying that Brian
32:12The Mystics on offense
32:14Nine point game
32:20Vandersloot defending
32:31So the Mystics win it
32:33And in the end
32:34A comfortable win
32:36In what was a pretty hostile environment
32:38Yeah, you know
32:38It's never going to be easy on the road
32:40But they didn't have too many problems tonight
32:43That'll do it for our broadcast everyone
32:45Come on
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