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Sykes scored six straight points during a 10-0
run that highlighted a first quarter in which Washington shot
47.6 percent, went 4-for-10 from 3-point range and held a 14-7
rebounding advantage to go ahead 29-13.
That effort set the tempo for the Mystics (12-24), who are tied
with the Atlanta Dream (12-24) for ninth place in the WNBA with
four games remaining. The Sky (13-23) hold the eighth and final
playoff spot.
The Mystics have won six of their past eight games overall, with
five of those victories coming on the road.
Chennedy Carter had 16 points for Chicago, which shot 35.7
percent and committed 16 turnovers while losing for the eighth
time in 10 contests. Isabelle Harrison and Kamilla Cardoso
combined for 23 points and 16 rebounds for the Sky, who are 1-1
since losing star rookie Angel Reese to a season-ending wrist
injury.
The Sky shot 1-for-8 from 3-point range while being held to
fewer than 60 points after scoring 92 apiece while winning each
of their previous two contests.
Despite falling into a sizable first-quarter hole, Chicago found
some life while outscoring Washington by two in the second
quarter. However, Edwards, who entered the game averaging just
7.6 points during her rookie campaign, scored her first of 10
third-quarter points and Julie Vanloo hit back-to-back
3-pointers to build the lead to 51-33.
Washington went on to outscore the Sky 28-19 in the third to
take complete control and move closer to playoff position.
Ex-Sky forward Sika Kone had 11 points for the Mystics, who made
half of their 68 shots and shot 9-for-23 from 3-point range
(39.1 percent).
In addition to Reese's absence, the Sky also played without
veteran Diamond DeShields (ankle).
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