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UNCASVILLE, CT - OCTOBER 8:Washington Mystics center Emma Meesseman (33) disputes the call in the second half at Mohegan Sun Arena in the fourth game of the WNBA Finals October 08, 2019 in Uncasville, CT. The Connecticut Sun beat the Washington Mystics 90-86 to force a game five in D.C. on Sunday. (Photo by Katherine Frey/The Washington Post via Getty Images)

“Playoff Emma” Meesseman is finally getting noticed

WNBA Finals 2019: What do the Sun need to do to win Game 5?

Connecticut Sun beat Mystics 90-86, force WNBA Finals Game 5

These Mystics fans are tying the knot while hoping for a ring

UNCASVILLE, CT - OCTOBER 6: Natasha Cloud #9 of the Washington Mystics shoots 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)

Three-point barrage, fundamentals lead Washington Mystics to Game 3 win

WASHINGTON, DC - SEPTEMBER 29: Jonquel Jones #35 of the Connecticut Sun shoots the ball against the Washington Mystics during Game One of the 2019 WNBA Finals on September 29, 2019 at the St. Elizabeths East Entertainment and Sports Arena in Washington, DC. 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 Ned Dishman/NBAE via Getty Images)

Connecticut Sun struggled in Game 3, what’s next?

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)

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

WASHINGTON, DC - SEPTEMBER 29: Elena Delle Donne #11 of the Washington Mystics shoots the ball against the Connecticut Sun during Game One of the 2019 WNBA Finals on September 29, 2019 at the St. Elizabeths East Entertainment and Sports Arena in Washington, DC. 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 Stephen Gosling/NBAE via Getty Images)

MVP Elena Delle Donne highlights 2019 All-WNBA first team

WASHINGTON, DC - SEPTEMBER 6: Ariel Atkins #7 of the Washington Mystics high-fives Elena Delle Donne #11 of the Washington Mystics against the Dallas Wings on September 6, 2019 at the St. Elizabeths East Entertainment and Sports Arena in Washington, DC. 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 Ned Dishman/NBAE via Getty Images)

Elena Delle Donne, Ariel Atkins to start Game 3 of WNBA Finals

WASHINGTON, DC - SEPTEMBER 29: Elena Delle Donne #11 of the Washington Mystics celebrates with Ariel Atkins #7 after a play against the Connecticut Sun during the first half of WNBA Finals Game One at St Elizabeths East Entertainment & Sports Arena on September 29, 2019 in Washington, DC. 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. (Photo by Will Newton/Getty Images)

Mystics injury update: Elena Delle Donne, Ariel Atkins questionable for WNBA Finals Game 3

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - MAY 14: Chiney Ogwumike, Penny Toler and Nneka Ogwumike of the Los Angeles Sparks attend Los Angeles Sparks Media Day at Los Angeles Southwest College on May 14, 2019 in Los Angeles, California. 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 Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Leon Bennett/Getty Images)

The Los Angeles Sparks have let go of GM Penny Toler

LOS ANGELES, CA - SEPTEMBER 22: The Connecticut Sun huddles up against the Los Angeles Sparks during Game Three of the 2019 WNBA Semifinals on September 22, 2019 at the Walter Pyramid in Long Beach, California 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 Andrew D. Bernstein/NBAE via Getty Images)

Connecticut Sun head home for Games 3 and 4, what’s next?

LOS ANGELES, CA - DECEMBER 7: Penny Toler introduces Derek Fisher to the media as the new head coach of the Los Angeles Sparks during a press conference on December 7, 2018 at Luxe City Center Hotel in Los Angeles, California. 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 2018 NBAE (Photo by Juan Ocampo/NBAE via Getty Images)

Cathy Engelbert: League will investigate GM Penny Toler’s behavior after ESPN Report

WASHINGTON, DC - OCTOBER 1: Washington Mystics forward Elena Delle Donne (11)stretches before the game and leaves in the first quarter with an injury in the WNBA Finals against the Connecticut Sun. (Photo by Jonathan Newton / The Washington Post via Getty Images)

Elena Delle Donne’s back and the way forward for the Washington Mystics

UNCASVILLE, CT - JUNE 11: Jonquel Jones #35 of Connecticut Sun reacts to a play during the game against the Washington Mystics on June 11, 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 Brian Babineau/NBAE via Getty Images)

Jonquel Jones’ record setting performance propels Sun to 99-87 victory

WASHINGTON, DC - OCTOBER 1: Jonquel Jones #35 of the Connecticut Sun shoots three point basket against the Washington Mystics during Game 2 of the 2019 WNBA Finals on October 1, 2019 at the St. Elizabeths East Entertainment and Sports Arena in Washington, DC. 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 Rich Kessler/NBAE via Getty Images)

2019 WNBA Finals: Takeaways from Game 2, Sun defeat Mystics

WASHINGTON, DC - OCTOBER 1: Elena Delle Donne #11 of the Washington Mystics shoots the ball against the Connecticut Sun during Game 2 of the 2019 WNBA Finals on October 1, 2019 at the St. Elizabeths East Entertainment and Sports Arena in Washington, DC. 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 Rich Kessler/NBAE via Getty Images)

Elena Delle Donne leaves Game 2 with back spasms

WASHINGTON, DC - SEPTEMBER 29: Jonquel Jones #35 of the Connecticut Sun warms up before Game One of the 2019 WNBA Finals against the Washington Mystics on September 29, 2019 at the St. Elizabeths East Entertainment and Sports Arena in Washington, DC. 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 Ned Dishman/NBAE via Getty Images)

2019 WNBA Finals: Jonquel Jones knows she has to get the ball more

LOS ANGELES, CA - SEPTEMBER 22: Morgan Tuck #33 of the Connecticut Sun hugs Natisha Hiedeman #2 of the Connecticut Sun after advancing to the 2019 WNBA Finals after Game Three of the 2019 WNBA Semifinals on September 22, 2019 at the Walter Pyramid in Long Beach, California 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 Andrew D. Bernstein/NBAE via Getty Images)

WNBA rookie Natisha Hiedeman aka ‘Swaggy’ goes from the BIG EAST to the big stage in the WNBA

BOSTON, MA - SEPTEMBER 17: Courtney Williams #10 of the Connecticut Sun handles the ball against the Los Angeles Sparks on September 17, 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 Brian Babineau/NBAE via Getty Images)

How the Connecticut Sun can fix what went wrong in Game 1

WASHINGTON, DC - SEPTEMBER 29: Ariel Atkins #7 of the Washington Mystics celebrates with Natasha Cloud #9 and Elena Delle Donne #11 after a play against the Connecticut Sun during the second half of WNBA Finals Game One at St Elizabeths East Entertainment & Sports Arena on September 29, 2019 in Washington, DC. 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. (Photo by Will Newton/Getty Images)

In Game 1 win, Washington’s Ariel Atkins shows that “sophomore slumps are BS”

WASHINGTON, DC - SEPTEMBER 29: Kristi Toliver #20 of the Washington Mystics Elena Delle Donne #11 and Ariel Atkins #7 talk to the media after the game against the Connecticut Sun during Game One of the 2019 WNBA Finals on September 29, 2019 at the St. Elizabeths East Entertainment and Sports Arena in Washington, DC. 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 Rich Kessler/NBAE via Getty Images)

Sounds from the 2019 WNBA Finals Game 1 postgame

5/21/04 - Former University of MN Gopher star Lindsey Whalen makes the transition to the pros, training with the Connecticut Sun in preparation for her first WNBA season, which opens Saturday against Phoenix. THIS PHOTO: Whalen, second player from left, cheers for her teammates during a scrimmage at the team's Connecticut College practice site. The scrimmage against a group of male players, helped to prepare the Sun for their feason opener this Saturday night. At far left is head coach Mike Thibault. (Photo by JUDY GRIESEDIECK/Star Tribune via Getty Images)

Finals Timeline: the intertwined history of the 2019 WNBA finalists

SPRINGFIELD, MA - SEPTEMBER 08: Inductee Rebecca Lobo speaks during the 2017 Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame Enshrinement Ceremony on September 8, 2017, at Symphony Hall in Springfield, MA. (Photo by M. Anthony Nesmith/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

State of the game with Rebecca Lobo, broadcaster for WNBA Finals

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - SEPTEMBER 24: (L-R) Emma Meesseman #33, Ariel Atkins #7 and Tianna Hawkins #21 of the Washington Mystics celebrate on the court after their 94-90 victory over the Las Vegas Aces in Game Four of the 2019 WNBA Playoff semifinals at the Mandalay Bay Events Center on September 24, 2019 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Mystics won the series 3-1. 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. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

1 thing to watch in Game 1: Can Ariel Atkins break out of her playoff slump?

WNBPA and Microsoft announce apprenticeship program

LOS ANGELES, CA - SEPTEMBER 22: The Connecticut Sun huddles up against the Los Angeles Sparks during Game Three of the 2019 WNBA Semifinals on September 22, 2019 at the Walter Pyramid in Long Beach, California 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 Andrew D. Bernstein/NBAE via Getty Images)

Two SEC players will compete in the 2019 WNBA Finals

LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 26: Breanna Stewart #30 and Sue Bird #10 of the Seattle Storm, Kristi Toliver #20 of the Washington Mystics, and Elena Delle Donne #11 of the Washington Mystics look on during the 2019 WNBA MTN Dew Three-Point Contest on July 26, 2019 at the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas, Nevada. 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 Cooper Neill/NBAE via Getty Images)

Comments from NBPA Executive Director Michele Roberts upset WNBA players