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00:03Hello and welcome to our coverage of the WNBA on 2K Sports and the Washington Mystics.
00:11This is Blake Cuniga alongside Tim Swartz and Brian Benefitemi and we're excited for some 2K hoops.
00:19And we're in the second half of the WNBA season now and this can be a tough stretch for some
00:24teams.
00:25Yeah, I mean you're worn down both physically and mentally, but for the truly great teams, this is when they
00:33really start to pull away.
00:34It can also be when teams that are struggling really come apart.
00:38If things aren't working, it is so hard to stay locked in, stay motivated.
00:42Keeping teams together is a huge part of a coach's job.
00:46Obviously McAllen's 6'7 size helps her down low, but she also has a little host of ways to beat
00:51you in some nice touch.
00:53Here's Pow Pow.
00:55Good for the basket, starting off 1-for-1 with that shot.
01:02Here's the Mystics with the ball.
01:08Vandersloot defending.
01:11Outside for Citron.
01:16Clock at 6.
01:20That doesn't go and she's 0-for-1 from the field.
01:26Here's Pow Pow for the basket.
01:28Her second of two attempts.
01:31Well done to finish that one off.
01:40First quarter and about a minute and a half in.
01:43Plenty of daylight on that shot.
01:45I tell you, she loves getting looks like that from three-point range.
01:50Just nobody near her.
01:52One player who rocketed up draft boards over her senior year.
01:56Sonia Citron.
01:58Well with good reason.
01:59Citron was outstanding during her final college season.
02:03She's a pure scoring wing.
02:04And I would say that every team wants multiple players like her.
02:09Now here's Iriafin.
02:11Shoots over you, Haas.
02:13Shot by Iriafin.
02:14No good.
02:15The fadeaway about her only option once she decided to shoot.
02:19Defender had very good position.
02:22It's good.
02:23And she makes her first shot of the game.
02:25Red hot out of the gates.
02:274-for-4 shooting.
02:32Vandersloot defending.
02:37Shoots from 12.
02:38That's no good.
02:40Misses her first shot of the night.
02:42And they have certainly been looking locked in offensively.
02:45They sure have.
02:46Staying aggressive and playing in control.
02:48Their first miss in the game.
02:49A strong start.
02:50Inside.
02:52Citron.
02:53Shot is good.
02:55Unselfish basketball on the interior.
02:57That's the kind of pass a coach loves to see.
03:03Now here's Vandersloot.
03:05Tight defense on her.
03:07That's her second shot and her second basket.
03:10My math says that's 2-for-2.
03:15Pass to Iriafin.
03:20Now McKellen.
03:25And first quarter.
03:26We're about 3-and-a-half minutes in.
03:28Burrell no good.
03:29It's very dangerous to leave her open like that.
03:32Lucky break for the D that she missed it.
03:35And here's Iriafin.
03:40From the arc.
03:42And it's Holmes missing.
03:44Wide open misses like that can be confidence shakers.
03:48Pow-pow.
03:49Defended by Citron.
03:51Juhasz.
03:51That's good.
03:52Not much resistance on the inside.
03:55That's their fifth consecutive make in the paint.
03:59Those looks they're allowing are almost automatic.
04:03In fact, I'll just say they are automatic.
04:05That one falls.
04:07Encouraging to see McCown extend her range a bit.
04:10Forces her defender out.
04:12Adds some spacing to the floor.
04:15Paint in off the glass.
04:17That's the 10th straight point they've given up in the paint.
04:20It doesn't matter how good their perimeter defense is
04:23if they keep allowing easy looks inside.
04:25For the Washington Mystics,
04:27it feels like they're starting a youth movement.
04:29Yeah, they traded Ariel Atkins to Chicago.
04:31Got the third overall pick.
04:32This is a very young roster.
04:34They want to build around those three top six picks
04:37they drafted in 2025.
04:40Vandersloot.
04:41Shoots it.
04:42Tried to bank it in, but misses.
04:45The Mystics trailing.
04:48Pass to Iriafin.
04:50Now McCown to the inside.
04:54And the bucket counts.
04:56And she's on her way to the line
04:57to try to make it a three-point play.
05:03So both teams making some changes here.
05:06Kiki Iriafin shooting one.
05:09And how about the consistency of Tiara McCown
05:13over the course of her career?
05:15It's been impressive, guys.
05:16Every season in this league,
05:18the 6-7 center has averaged
05:20between 10 and 12 points
05:22and between 7 and 9 boards.
05:25McCown is someone you can truly rely on.
05:28Nicely done.
05:29They continue to attack inside.
05:30That's 10 points in a row from the paint.
05:33It's now become,
05:34here it comes,
05:35and see if you can stop it.
05:41Parked down low that time
05:42and got hit with the three-second call.
05:44That one goes to be amazing.
06:03Pass to Johannes.
06:06Now Bell.
06:09One up, one down.
06:11She makes her first shot in this game.
06:13Some defensive breakdowns happening now.
06:16Their last four buckets allowed
06:18have come very close range.
06:20And giving up these high-percentage shots at them,
06:23it's not going to get it done.
06:24They need to figure it out.
06:27Now here's Austin.
06:31Five on the clock.
06:33Shoots the three.
06:35Evans misses.
06:39Out to the right wing.
06:42It'll count.
06:43And it would have counted had it fallen,
06:45but it's off line.
06:47And so the first quarter in the book.
06:50Leading by six.
06:51Let's take a quick break,
06:53and then it's on to the second quarter after this.
07:14And the first quarter in the book.
07:16Second about to get underway.
07:18They've come out of the gate strong
07:19and put in a solid first quarter.
07:22A lot of good looks for them on offense so far.
07:24Just quality shots.
07:36Pass to Bell.
07:38Stolen by Hawkins.
07:40And pushing it up.
07:42Here's Washington.
07:51She can't get that one.
07:52That's something they need to do more of.
07:54Get after it on the glass.
07:56It certainly wouldn't hurt.
07:58Some extra possessions would definitely help narrow the gap.
08:01And good that time.
08:03Great teamwork out there.
08:04Setting the table for one another.
08:06They're playing as one.
08:08Five straight baskets resulting from assists.
08:10Great team basketball.
08:12Here's Laksa.
08:13Still getting warmed up offensively.
08:16No buckets yet in the game for her.
08:21Johanna's with the rebound.
08:23Starting the second quarter and about a minute gone.
08:29A chance there to push it to double digits, but it's off the mark.
08:34And Washington has possession.
08:37Eight-point game.
08:38Screened by Austin.
08:40Right wing.
08:42Passed to Onion-Wade.
08:43This one for three.
08:45That one's off.
08:47She starts the game with a miss.
08:49Out to the left wing.
08:51And here's Bell.
08:52Onion-Wade covering.
08:57The Mystics pull it in.
09:01Yeah, they could use a big shot here to get this offense going.
09:04Yeah, too many empty possessions.
09:06I mean, it's simple.
09:07They need points.
09:09And another miss by Washington.
09:15Two minutes now played in this second quarter.
09:20And here's Washington.
09:23Still looking for their first basket since the first quarter.
09:28For three.
09:30And another miss by Washington.
09:35So the whistle blows on the shot.
09:38Two free throws for the contact there.
09:47And she knocks down the first one.
09:50So it's both teams making substitutions here.
10:02And so she makes both from the line.
10:05Quarter two.
10:06And just under two and a half minutes gone by.
10:10Pass to Holmes.
10:11Now here is McAllen.
10:16Down to the wing.
10:17And she was camped there in the lane.
10:19And she gets the three-second ball.
10:21Just a total loss of concentration right there.
10:25Yeah, this game could turn even more sour on them if those are the kinds of mistakes they're going to
10:29make.
10:30Need better focus.
10:33Here's you, Haas.
10:37Here's Burrell.
10:39The rebound by Holmes.
10:44To stop the drought.
10:48Pass to Austin.
10:53Got it.
10:54Good job in the low post.
10:59First round pick back in 2022.
11:02What do you like about Shakira Austin's game, Brian?
11:05Well, I love how she uses her length to her advantage.
11:09She's 6'5".
11:10And doesn't jack up a bunch of threes.
11:12Her goal is to own the paint.
11:14And be physical down low.
11:16Just really good awareness right there on the assist.
11:22And just under three and a half minutes played here in the second quarter.
11:29Citron goes in.
11:30It's hauled in by Burrell.
11:32If they could end every possession with that shot, they'd be happy.
11:36Because nine times out of ten, that's an easy layup.
11:40Pass to Johannes.
11:44Shoots over Citron.
11:47Misses off the right iron.
11:48And here's Washington.
11:51They've only given up six here in this quarter.
11:54That one dropped for her.
11:57Superb assist.
11:59She was crafty, creative, and the ultimate teammate on that play.
12:12So, both teams changing it up here.
12:25And here is Vandersloot.
12:27She has six.
12:32Pass to Juhas.
12:34Vandersloot fires for three.
12:36And the three ball is good.
12:38Well, you've got to get out on Vandersloot or she's going to make you pay from downtown.
12:47And here's Citron.
12:51Now, here's McAllen.
12:57Vandersloot defending.
12:59Shot clock at three.
13:01Here's Citron.
13:03Got it from about 16 feet.
13:08Vandersloot with it.
13:10Nine points in the game.
13:12Here's Juhas.
13:14And it's Iriapen with the rebound.
13:17Washington trailing.
13:24Outside for Citron.
13:27Mystics keep it alive.
13:29Yes, it's good.
13:30But you have to know where McCown is.
13:32You know, inside.
13:33She can dominate that offensive glass.
13:37Over to the wing.
13:38Pass to Burrell.
13:42And she drops in the layup.
13:44Off glass.
13:46She was one step ahead of the D in making that pass.
13:49Nice assist.
13:50Eight second difference between the shot clock and the game clock.
13:56Here's Holmes.
13:58And there's the foul.
13:59It's going to go on Juhas.
14:01That is her first foul of the game.
14:04Yeah, close.
14:04But she didn't get on balance quickly enough.
14:06And as quick as players are at this level,
14:09your anticipation has to be perfect defensively to draw the charge.
14:13You're right.
14:14It's so hard.
14:20And Washington has possession.
14:22They trail by nine points.
14:27Shot clock at five.
14:29And she uses the glass on the layup.
14:32Land her defender straight into that screen to open up the lane to the hoop.
14:40From about 19-50.
14:42What a play!
14:43She drains it at the buzzer!
14:46And what a bonus for them to end the quarter as she beats the buzzer.
14:50Now that is how you use every last second on the clock.
14:55And that does it for the first half of play.
14:58Leading by nine.
15:00Stay with us, folks.
15:01We'll be back just after halftime to get the third quarter going.
15:09We'll be back just after halftime to get the third quarter going.
16:33McCowan defending.
16:34McCowan with the rebound.
16:36Terrific job defending the basket that time.
16:40It's not an easy task stopping her when she's headed to the rim.
16:47Citron.
16:49Off the mark there with the three.
16:54Pass to Juhas.
16:56Vandersloot.
16:58Rebound by Holmes.
17:00And here's the fast break.
17:02Here's Citron.
17:03And right on through for another basket.
17:06He's got five made on five for nine shooting.
17:13Here's Vandersloot.
17:15She's got nine.
17:17Pass to Juhas.
17:20From down in the low post, it goes.
17:24That's a strong, strong move by Juhas.
17:31Now Citron.
17:33She's got 11.
17:34Let's go with a three.
17:36They get it again.
17:38And here's Holmes.
17:39Fires the three.
17:41That's in.
17:42Coming off an assist from Kiki Iriafin.
17:44Starting her in the perimeter.
17:45It might not be a priority for them right now, but it will be if she keeps hitting those.
17:49And one thing teams liked about Kiki Iriafin going into the draft, her athleticism.
17:55Yeah, Kiki was dunking in high school.
17:57Explosive around the rim.
17:58She really improved her all-around game during her college years.
18:02Nice pass.
18:03She got that ball right into her teammate's shooting pocket.
18:06And it yielded great results.
18:09Pass to McAllen.
18:11Citron.
18:12Off target from outside.
18:21Yep, that one goes.
18:23Their crisp passing has opened things up offensively.
18:27Yeah, it makes the game easy.
18:28Ten straight points off of an assist.
18:31That's impressive.
18:32McAllen with the bucket.
18:34I know she's doing her best to carry them, but she can only do so much.
18:39Things would be different for them if she was getting a little more help.
19:00Second half of play with just under two-and-a-half minutes pass.
19:08Vandersloot outside.
19:09Down low.
19:10Vandersloot to the paint.
19:12Tries from ten.
19:14And the shot is good.
19:16Dropping in off the front of the rim.
19:18She's created some good opportunities for herself and made the most of them.
19:26Outside Citron.
19:30Can't get the double clutch layup to drop.
19:32It's been a bit of a struggle for her this quarter in terms of scoring the ball.
19:37Pau Pau gets the bucket.
19:39They've shown some great passing on their last few trips down the floor.
19:43You've got to imagine that.
19:44Their coach is very happy with that.
19:46Four straight passes leading to scores.
19:48That's just great team play.
19:50Now here is McAllen.
19:52Eight points for her.
19:54Here's Eriapin.
19:55Goes to the fadeaway and cans it.
19:58That's what I call pretty passive.
20:01Timely recognition as to where the open teammate was.
20:05And so she draws the foul on the shot.
20:08And a trip to the line to shoot.
20:17And the first one drops.
20:32And so she hits both.
20:36So it's Washington now.
20:38A 12 point game.
20:43We've gone about three and a half minutes into the third now.
20:46Here's the three.
20:47Hits it from three point range.
20:50The center with the assist.
20:52Can you imagine standing at 6'7"?
20:54McAllen has a clean view of the floor.
20:57Pass to Burrell.
21:02Pau Pau on the wing.
21:05A good looking shot from the wing.
21:08That is some dime dropping.
21:10Exquisite assist.
21:17Now here's Eriapin.
21:21Here's McAllen.
21:23Off on the layup.
21:28Pass to Pau Pau.
21:30Now here's Ujas.
21:31Covered by Eriapin.
21:33Here's Pau Pau.
21:35Oh yes she did.
21:37Five up.
21:37Five down for her so far.
21:40How many times have we seen a possession like that from them today?
21:43Such a pretty pass.
21:45I don't have an exact number for you but I can tell you it's...
21:48We've seen it a lot.
21:49Okay let's just say that.
21:50Strictly using assists as the measuring stick.
21:53They've been by far the better team.
21:56Just like me.
21:57Nine times out of ten she's going to bury the three when she's left all alone like that.
22:02Ujas for three.
22:06And it's Eriapin with the rebound.
22:11Here's Holmes.
22:13Started by Ujas.
22:15McCowan with the bucket.
22:16She's knocking down her shots today but it unfortunately hasn't really translated to the scoreboard.
22:25Now here's Pau Pau.
22:27She's got ten.
22:31To the middle.
22:33Now to Eriapin.
22:38Takes it from ten.
22:39And too long on the shot.
22:47Pau Pau.
22:48McCowan defending.
22:50Ball stolen.
22:52Ball stolen.
22:56Yeah that passing the catcher off guard and it simply blanked off her hands.
23:14She got it up in time but it couldn't fall for her.
23:17And as we end the third quarter a double digit deficit will make it tough to come back.
23:22Up eleven.
23:24And we're just moments away from the start of quarter number four.
23:27Stay with us.
23:41And we welcome you back as we get going into the fourth quarter.
23:45The final quarter of play can change everything.
23:56Austin inside.
23:58And a miss there with a chance to cut the lead to single digits.
24:03Pass to Bell.
24:05Here's Vandersloot.
24:09That one is good again.
24:11She is six for eight from the floor with that basket.
24:14It's been Vandersloot's game so far.
24:17Her tenacious play on offense has been very productive with no signs of stopping.
24:22Offensive board.
24:23Count the basket.
24:25That's some tenacity inside.
24:26Battling for the second chance points.
24:36Foul called that time on the way up.
24:38And that will give her two chances at the free throw line.
24:41It goes on Mikayla Onyewede.
24:48And the first one at the line is good.
24:57That's also good.
24:58So she hits them both.
25:01The Mystics really having a tough go here.
25:05Outside Citron.
25:07Picked her clean.
25:09And they're on the break.
25:12And Vandersloot gets it to go.
25:15Coaches appreciate players who run the floor.
25:18And Vandersloot shows that's not a problem for her.
25:22Past Alexa.
25:26Outside Citron.
25:28Inside.
25:30And that one's good.
25:31Austin.
25:32It makes it so easy for your teammate when you can lead her to the rim with a pass like
25:37that.
25:39Here's Vandersloot.
25:41In it goes for the eighth time in ten attempts.
25:45Tough two for Vandersloot.
25:46Vandersloot.
25:47The one mixing it up down low.
25:49Time called here.
25:50The Mystics decide to talk it over.
26:08And just about over one and a half minutes gone by here in the fourth.
26:12Outside Citron.
26:14Past Onyanwede.
26:18And it's blocked.
26:20And it's going to be out of bounds.
26:22The Mystics will retain possession.
26:24And the fans love seeing incredible moments on defense like that block right there.
26:30And they're determined to add to the lead not just with more offense but also with some big time D.
26:51Six on the shot clock.
26:53Three-pointer.
26:54The offensive rebound.
26:56And that one's good.
26:58Austin.
26:58Austin.
27:02And here is Vandersloot.
27:10Guarded by Austin.
27:13The shot from the low post is good.
27:16That's their third straight make off an assist.
27:20And it's always good when you can score points by getting teammates involved.
27:23Yeah.
27:24That's just great ball movement.
27:26The shot by Onyanwede.
27:28No good.
27:33Here's Johannes.
27:34McCowan defending.
27:37Pass to Bell.
27:41Vandersloot.
27:45Weighs it up and banks it in.
27:47Solid work right there.
27:49There's a big difference in field goal percentages of these teams in the second half.
27:52And that difference has come about because we've got one team moving sharply, getting good shots, and the other just
27:59a little bit stagnant.
28:00It's tough to watch.
28:01Yeah, one coach did his job at halftime.
28:03The other, not so much.
28:05Time called here.
28:06The Mystics decide to talk it over.
28:09Really, they're not pleased at all with the looks they've given up inside.
28:12And they want to talk to the team about tightening things up defensively.
28:16Well, that's what's got to happen.
28:18And I'm sure the focus will let them know about it.
28:21I mean, they're playing some soft interior defense, and that's a recipe for disaster.
28:30First free throw is good.
28:32You have to respect the determination that Shakira Austin brings to the court.
28:36She plays extremely hard and will not back down from any matchup.
28:45Both shots good from the stripe.
28:51Pass to Vandersloot.
29:00Here's Bell.
29:02Down low.
29:04Nice pass.
29:05Led him to the rack perfectly for the layup.
29:08They're finding lanes to the hoop every time down.
29:11Five buckets in a row from the paint.
29:13And on the flip side, the defenders have to show more fight on the interior.
29:17Or at least some fight.
29:19And it's Holmes missing.
29:24Now Bell.
29:28Pass to Johannes.
29:31And the rebound goes to the Mystics.
29:34Well, it wasn't a block officially, but it might as well then.
29:37She really affected that shot.
29:39Yeah, it was clearly her defense that threw her off there.
29:48To the left side wing.
29:52To the inside.
29:55Off with the layup.
30:00Citroen with the ball.
30:01Pass to Holmes.
30:06And it's going to be two free throws.
30:08Drew contact on the shot.
30:11First coach will follow.
30:12Second team foul.
30:16The first one falls.
30:34So, one for two that time at the stripe.
30:37Not as productive of a trip to the line as she'd have liked.
30:41They really need all their free throws to go down at this point.
30:48Guarded by Austin.
30:52Clock at four.
30:55Pass to Johannes.
30:56There's the three.
30:58And it's Austin with the rebound.
31:04Klaxa.
31:05Shot is good.
31:09And here's Johannes.
31:14Here's Bell.
31:16To the paint.
31:18Soft touch off the glass.
31:20And that's got to be the nail in the coffin.
31:22I'd say so.
31:23They've done a great job of closing this one out.
31:26Never backing off.
31:27Even with the big lead.
31:28Past Alexa.
31:34Steps back and fires.
31:36That one.
31:37No good.
31:43The left wing.
31:52To the inside.
31:55And she floats it in for the easy two.
31:58Credit the assist on that one.
32:00I don't want to say that they're trying to run up the score.
32:03But they do keep adding up to that lead.
32:05Well, if you won't say a partner, I will.
32:08They're trying to run up the score here.
32:10Thanks for saying that, Brian.
32:12The visiting club takes the win on the road.
32:15To come into an opponent's building and dominate the way they did tonight says an awful lot about this team.
32:21Yeah, Blake.
32:22I guess they don't need home cooking.
32:24Like, you know, you're cooking from your mom to feel at home.
32:27Just a masterful performance all around for them.
32:30That'll do it for our broadcast, everyone.
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