Mystics on the Rise Against Sky | WNBA News

WNBA News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Sep 17, 2026 · 1m

The Washington Mystics are on a hot streak, surging from playoff misses to serious contender status, just three games behind the third seed and favored tonight against the struggling Chicago Sky—already out of contention after trading key pieces. With a prime schedule ahead and playoff positioning on the line, Washington’s road win tonight could be pivotal as they aim to avoid a tough first-round matchup. The Sky, despite home-court advantage, are coming off a losing skid and a big loss to the Mystics last time out—making this a must-win for Washington to lock in seeding. Listen in…