Connecticut blew away the Mystics. Whalen scored 17. Beard, Melvin and Milton-Jones together shot only 10-39.

The win gives the Sun home-court advantage throughout the playoffs. More important, it gives the team confidence. McWilliams-Franklin says her team "came out with incredible energy." Lindsay adds, "It was just fun."

Washington's loss sends the Mystics to the lottery, ensuring Detroit the last Eastern playoff spot (and Minnesota just one lottery pick).

Chas Melvin: "It seemed like our basket had a lid on it. But you know what, if we had picked things up earlier in the season, we wouldn't have been in this position."

Mystics need a true center. Does next year's draft even have one?