Mystics Fall To Fever In 62-69 Loss

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July 1, 2007The Mystics gave a rallying effort in the third and fourth quarters before succumbing to the Indiana Fever for the third time this season - this time, 69-62.
 
Indiana’s dominate playmaker, Tamika Catchings, held down twelve points ahead of Tamkia Whitmore’s ten points and three steals.

 

Mystics guard, Alana Beard provided sixteen points that included two clutch three-pointers late in the third and fourth quarters.

 

Nakia Sanford, Mystics center, added fifteen points and ten rebounds behind DeLisha Milton-Jones’ ten points and fourteen rebounds.

 

The Mystics made several key plays that included Jones’ two-point free throw conversion after she was fouled with less than forty seconds in the third quarter, bringing the team within three points of the Fever at 65-62.

 

Despite the team’s valiant effort in the closing minutes, the Mystics suffered immensely from turnovers, a total of 26 in all.

 

“My team was tired today”, said Coach Rollins in a post-game interview.  “The run took a lot out of us.”

 

“We plan to work on the zone a bit more in practice on Monday” in preparation for Tuesday’s home game against San Antonio’s Silver Stars, said Rollins.

 

The Mystics have come a long way from their slow start earlier in the season with five wins under their belts under the direction and leadership of interim Coach Tree Rollins and staff.

 

The Mystics, with a current record of  5-11 have three more games -two at home - before the 2007 WNBA All Star break. 

 

The All-Star festivities kick off  July 13th with the WNBA “Be Tour” which includes activities along 11th and H Streets.  The event, from 11am to 6 pm, is free.

 

 

Game Highlights

 

The Mystics led 13-9 early in the first quarter.

 

Guard, Coco Miller continued her 100% perfect free throw season average by making 2 of 2 after being fouled late in second quarter.

 

 

 

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