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Podcast: Mystics with Jenn Hatfield, Jessica Shepard injury

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WASHINGTON, DC - JUNE 9:Washington Mystics forward Aerial Powers (23) shoots over Dallas Wings forward Glory Johnson (25) in the second half at Washington Entertainment and Sports Arena June 09, 2019 in Washington, DC. The Washington Mystics beat the Dallas Wings 86-62.(Photo by Katherine Frey/The Washington Post via Getty Images)
WASHINGTON, DC - JUNE 9:Washington Mystics forward Aerial Powers (23) shoots over Dallas Wings forward Glory Johnson (25) in the second half at Washington Entertainment and Sports Arena June 09, 2019 in Washington, DC. The Washington Mystics beat the Dallas Wings 86-62.(Photo by Katherine Frey/The Washington Post via Getty Images)

Mystics pull away late, impact of the Jessica Shepard injury

In the latest episodes of the Locked On Women’s Basketball WNBA Podcast, host Ben Dull is joined by Jenn Hatfield of High Post Hoops and Her Hoop Stats to discuss Sunday’s game between the Dallas Wings and the Washington Mystics.

Topics discussed in the episode include:

  • a Sunday win for the Washington Mystics over the Dallas Wings
  • the physicality and versatility of the Dallas frontcourt making things tough on Washington
  • an early look at the Mystics without Emma Meesseman
  • Natasha Cloud, Kristi Toliver starting the season strong and splitting the point guard duties
  • impressions of Shatori Walker-Kimbrough’s chance at a spot in the rotation
  • Aerial Powers and Tianna Hawkins giving the Mystics a big lift off the bench
  • Washington signing guard Shey Peddy with Meesseman and Kim Mestdagh away to prepare for and compete at EuroBasket

Also covered in the episode:

  • a Friday win for the Indiana Fever over the Wings
  • more promising moments for Kelsey Mitchell after the slow shooting start to the season
  • Indiana’s strong start to the second half and ability to combat some of Dallas’ switching defense
  • impressions of Teaira McCowan’s foul trouble in 10 minutes played
  • subtle signs of growth as a pairing from the Natalie Achonwa-Candice Dupree frontcourt
  • what to watch for with the Minnesota Lynx with Sunday’s news confirming that rookie forward Jessica Shepard (ACL) will miss the remainder of the season

The Locked On Women’s Basketball Podcast also produced team-by-team season previews with local experts, which can be found

all in one place

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