Lynx escape Washington with a win

(Washington, DC) — The Minnesota Lynx are on a three-game winning streak following a 78-71 win over the Washington Mystics at Entertainment and Sports Arena. The Lynx trailed entering the final quarter before going on a 27-19 run the rest of the way. Napheesa Collier scored 19 points and grabbed 12 rebounds in the win. Minnesota is in second place in the W-N-B-A at 26-9. In fact, Minnesota has won ten of its past 11 contests. The Lynx visit the Dream tomorrow. Atlanta is 12-23.