Women's Hoops Blog

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Monday, August 13, 2007

The Mystics lost a critical game in OT in Sactown. The Monarchs were without Yo and Penicheiro, both injured, but Nicole Powell went crazy, scoring 28 including 5 for 6 from outside.

Powell had been in a bad slump, shooting less than 20% over the past 5 games. "I'm glad to make something," she said.

It was sloppy down the stretch in regulation, with lots of turnovers and missed free throws. Mo Currie went to the line with 3 seconds left, down one shooting two, but made only one. In OT, the Mystics faded.

They now sit at 14-17, only a half game ahead of New York for the right to get killed by play Detroit in the playoffs. BasketCases: disappointed.