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2019 WNBA Finals: Mystics take 2-1 lead in series after win in CT

By Bria Felicien

UNCASVILLE, CT - OCTOBER 6: Kristi Toliver #20 of the Washington Mystics handles the ball against the Connecticut Sun during Game Three of the 2019 WNBA Finals on October 6, 2019 at the Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2019 NBAE (Photo by Khoi Ton/NBAE via Getty Images)
UNCASVILLE, CT - OCTOBER 6: Kristi Toliver #20 of the Washington Mystics handles the ball against the Connecticut Sun during Game Three of the 2019 WNBA Finals on October 6, 2019 at the Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2019 NBAE (Photo by Khoi Ton/NBAE via Getty Images) /
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UNCASVILLE – The Washington Mystics took a 2-1 lead in the WNBA Finals series after a 94-81 win in front of a sold-out crowd in Connecticut.

The Sun will host Game 4 on Tuesday at 8 p.m.

The Mystics are a win away from their first WNBA championship. Connecticut has the opportunity to push the series to a Game 5 in front of its home crowd in two days.

For Washington, Emma Meesseman provided 21 points and 6 rebounds, Kristi Toliver contributed Washington with 20 points and 10 assists, and Natasha Cloud added 19 points, 4 assists and 2 rebounds.

Delle Donne, who is battling injury and was listed as questionable, finished the game with 13 points and 6 rebounds on 5-for-6 shooting. She went in and out of the game occasionally, which was a part of the Mystics strategy.

“I just want to be a leader for this team,” Elena Delle Donne said in a post-game interview with Holly Rowe. “I did nothing, they carried me. I love them to death, we have a little more work to do.”

For Connecticut, Bria Holmes provided a spark off the bench and added 15 points, 3 steals and 2 assists. Jasmine Thomas and Shekinna Stricklen both scored 16 points and Alyssa Thomas had 12.

Cloud held Courtney Williams to 6 points and Jonquel Jones added 9.

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