With six days remaining in the regular season, seven of the WNBA’s eight postseason reservations have been accepted, with Washington, New York and Chicago still battling for the eighth and final invitation. The Mystics cannot clinch a place in the playoffs tonight, as they own a slim half-game lead over the Liberty (13-17), who visit Verizon Center on Thursday. Washington is two games ahead of the Sky (12-19).
Hot near the Sun » In two games against Connecticut this season, a win and a loss, the Mystics have shot nearly 46 percent from the field, significantly better than their 41.6 percent season average.
Blue streak » Making her first start of the season in place of injured Nikki Teasley (sprained knee), Nikki Blue had five points, one steal and one block in 16 minutes against Sacramento on Sunday.
