The Seattle Storm retired WNBA legend Sue Bird's No. 10 jersey on Sunday afternoon.
Washington Mystics center Shakira Austin wrestles the ball away from Seattle Storm guard Jewell Loyd, second from right, during the first half of a WNBA basketball game Sunday, June 11, 2023, in Seattle. Natasha Cloud scored 19 points, Ariel Atkins added 12, including five key points late in the fourth quarter, and the Washington Mystics nearly blew a 28-point lead before holding on for a 71-65 victory over the Seattle Storm on Sunday.
After the Mystics went scoreless for more than six minutes of the fourth quarter, Atkins got a favorable bounce on a baseline jumper with 3:40 left. She added a 3-pointer moments later and the Mystics led 68-62 with 3 minutes left. Those would be Washington's only two made baskets of the quarter.Ivana Dojkic was fouled shooting a 3 for Seattle and hit all three free throws.
Washington’s Elena Delle Donne did not play because of tightness in her neck. Loyd returned to Seattle's lineup after missing Friday’s game with a foot injury.
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