Washington Mystics dominate in latest WNBA power rankings

By Rina Torchinsky - The Washington Times - Tuesday, July 9, 2019

A broken nose and a shattered winning streak can’t stop the Washington Mystics from dominating in the latest WNBA power rankings.

The Washington team landed in CBS Sports’ No. 1 spot in Monday’s power rankings, scooting up one rung since last week.

The Connecticut Sun, the former front-runners, sunk to third after succumbing to a four-game losing streak.

The Mystics overshadowed the Sun back in June with a 43-point win.

Washington Mystics (9-3) absolutely smoke the Connecticut Sun (9-4), 102-59, to takeover with the best record in the WNBA.

Elena Delle Donne with 19 points and 10 rebounds. Kristi Toliver had 14 points and 5 assists. pic.twitter.com/ZDN0FVxrxG
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The Mystics’ five-game win streak ended when they fell to the Los Angeles Sparks on Sunday after forward Elena Delle Donne sustained a nasal fracture in the first quarter.

Delle Donne is listed as day-to-day and it’s unclear whether she’ll be back to face the Phoenix Mercury Wednesday.