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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

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

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

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

UNCASVILLE, CT - MAY 14: Kia Nurse #5 of the New York Liberty talks with Teresa Weatherspoon before the game against the Atlanta Dream on May 14, 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 Ned Dishman/NBAE via Getty Images)

Teresa Weatherspoon returns to Louisiana, joins Pelicans

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - SEPTEMBER 24: Emma Meesseman (L) #33 and Elena Delle Donne #11 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)

Meesseman, Delle Donne lead Mystics back to the Finals

WASHINGTON, DC - JUNE 29: Jonquel Jones #35 of the Connecticut Sun shoots the ball against the Washington Mystics on June 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: Washington Mystics and Connecticut Sun will battle for title

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - SEPTEMBER 22: Liz Cambage #8 of the Las Vegas Aces drives against LaToya Sanders #30 of the Washington Mystics during Game Three of the 2019 WNBA Playoff semifinals at the Mandalay Bay Events Center on September 22, 2019 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Aces defeated the Mystics 92-75. 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)

2019 WNBA Playoffs: Las Vegas Aces are not here to play nice

LAS VEGAS, NV - SEPTEMBER 22: Emma Meesseman #33 of the Washington Mystics shoots the ball against the Las Vegas Aces during Game Three of the 2019 WNBA Playoff Semifinals on September 22, 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 David Becker/NBAE via Getty Images)

How the Aces adjusted for, slowed down Emma Meesseman and the Mystics

BRIDGEPORT, CONNECTICUT- MARCH 25: Sabrina Ionescu #20 of the Oregon Ducks drives to the basket defended by Kia Nurse #11 of the Connecticut Huskies during the UConn Huskies Vs Oregon Ducks, NCAA Women's Division 1 Basketball Championship game on March 27th, 2017 at the Webster Bank Arena, Bridgeport, Connecticut. (Photo by Tim Clayton/Corbis via Getty Images)

2020 WNBA Mock Draft: Big Board 3.0, now with lottery results edition

LAS VEGAS, NV - SEPTEMBER 22: Liz Cambage #8 of the Las Vegas Aces and Sydney Colson #51 of the Las Vegas Aces high-fives each other before the game against the Washington Mystics during Game Three of the 2019 WNBA Playoff Semifinals on September 22, 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 David Becker/NBAE via Getty Images)

Takeaways: Aces force a Game 4 with blowout win at home

WASHINGTON, DC - SEPTEMBER 19: Elena Delle Donne #11 of the Washington Mystics celebrates with Emma Meesseman #33 after Game Two of the 2019 WNBA playoffs at St Elizabeths East Entertainment & Sports Arena on September 19, 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 Scott Taetsch/Getty Images)

Preview: Washington eyes a return trip to the WNBA Finals

WASHINGTON, DC - SEPTEMBER 19: Kristi Toliver #20 of the Washington Mystics celebrates against the Las Vegas Aces during the second half of Game Two of the 2019 WNBA playoffs at St Elizabeths East Entertainment & Sports Arena on September 19, 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 Scott Taetsch/Getty Images)

Takeaways: Mystics pull away late, take 2-0 lead

UNCASVILLE, CT - SEPTEMBER 19: Jonquel Jones #35 of the Connecticut Sun goes to the basket against the Los Angeles Sparks during Game Two of the 2019 WNBA Semifinals on September 19, 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)

Takeaways: Connecticut Sun beat Los Angeles Sparks, take 2-0 series lead

WASHINGTON, DC - SEPTEMBER 19: MNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert presents the 2019 WNBA Most Valuable Player trophy to Elena Delle Donne #11 of the Washington Mystics before Game Two of the 2019 WNBA playoffs against the Las Vegas Aces at St Elizabeths East Entertainment & Sports Arena on September 19, 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 Scott Taetsch/Getty Images)

Washington Mystics star Elena Delle Donne wins second MVP award

WHITE PLAINS, NY- MAY 8: Asia Durr #25 of New York Liberty looks on before the game against the Minnesota Lynx on May 8, 2019 at the Westchester County Center, in White Plains, New York. 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 Steven Freeman/NBAE via Getty Images)

Asia Durr undergoes successful hip surgery in preparation for 2020 return

LOS ANGELES, CA - JULY 24: Angel McCoughtry #35 of the Atlanta Dream shoots the ball during the game against the Los Angeles Sparks on July 24, 2018 at Staples Center 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)

Angel McCoughtry will be inducted into Louisville Athletics Hall of Fame