WASHINGTON (AP) – Elena Delle Donne scored 23 points and grabbed 11 rebounds as
the Washington Mystics beat the Las Vegas Aces 75-70 on Tuesday night
Ariel Atkins’ steal and fast-break layup gave Washington a 67-65 lead and Kristi
Toliver made a baseline jumper on the Mystics’ next possession. Delle Donne
blocked a shot and made an up-and-under basket at the other end for a four-point
lead.
A’ja Wilson was fouled on a putback and completed the three-point play with 30
seconds left to pull Las Vegas within 71-70. But Natasha Cloud dribbled down the
clock and made a driving layup. Las Vegas missed a two-point shot and Tianna
Hawkins secured it at the line.
Hawkins finished with 17 points for Washington (2-0) and Atkins, a rookie,
scored 15. The pair each made three of Washington’s eight 3-pointers.
Wilson paced Las Vegas (0-2) with 16 points and eight rebounds. Nia Coffey added
14 points and Tamera Young 13.
