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The Washington Mystics celebrate with the championship trophy after its 89-78 win in Game 5 of the WNBA finals at the Entertainment and Sports Arena in D.C. on Oct 10. (John E. De Freitas/The Washington Informer)

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Champions at Last: Mystics Win Franchise’s First WNBA Title

by William J. Ford October 11, 2019December 21, 2021

In the 23-year existence of the WNBA, the Washington Mystics had never won a championship. That changed Thursday night.

Washington Mystics guard Natasha Cloud protects the basketball while defended by Connecticut Sun guard Jasmine Thomas during the Sun's 99-87 victory in Game 2 of the WNBA Finals at the Entertainment and Sports Arena in southeast D.C. on Oct. 1. (Photo by Yusuf Abdullah)

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Mystics Lose Delle Donne, Game 2 of WNBA Finals

by William J. Ford October 1, 2019December 21, 2021

Washington Mystics guard Natasha Cloud scans the floor during a 96-75 victory over the Atlanta Dream on June 1, the Mystics' inaugural game at their new home venue, the Entertainment and Sports Arena in southeast D.C. (Anthony Tilghman/The Washington Informer)

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Atkins, Cloud Earn All-Defensive Honors

by William J. Ford September 11, 2019December 21, 2021

Washington Mystics forward Emma Meesseman (left) attempts to drive past Chicago Sky center Stephanie Dolson during Washington's 100-86 win at the Entertainment and Sports Arena in southeast D.C. on Sept. 8. (John E. De Freitas/The Washington Informer)

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Mystics Top Sky, Hit Postseason on Hot Streak

by William J. Ford September 8, 2019December 21, 2021

Washington Mystics forward Elena Delle Donne elevates to shoot over New York Liberty guard Rebecca Allen during the Mystics' 101-72 win at Entertainment and Sports Arena in D.C. on Sunday, Aug. 25. (John E. De Freitas/The Washington Informer)

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Mystics Rough Up Liberty at Home

by William J. Ford August 25, 2019December 21, 2021

Washington Mystics point guard Natasha Cloud absorbs contact on a drive to the basket during the Mystics' 101-78 win over the Minnesota Lynx at Entertainment and Sports Arena in D.C. on Sunday, Aug. 11. (John E. De Freitas/The Washington Informer)

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Mystics Gear up for Postseason

by William J. Ford August 21, 2019December 21, 2021

Washington Mystics forward Elena Delle Donne (left) blocks a shot by Minnesota Lynx center Sylvia Fowles during the Mystics' 101-78 victory at the Entertainment and Sports Arena in southeast D.C. on Aug. 11. (John E. De Freitas/The Washington Informer)

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Mystics Prepare for Playoff Push

by William J. Ford August 13, 2019December 21, 2021

Washington Mystics forward Aerial Powers drives against Minnesota Lynx forward Napheesa Collier during the Mystics' 101-78 win at Entertainment and Sports Arena in D.C. on Aug. 11. (John E. De Freitas/The Washington Informer)

Mystics Pound Lynx for 3rd Straight Win

by William J. Ford August 11, 2019December 21, 2021

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Mercury Blow Past Mystics in Matinee

by William J. Ford July 10, 2019December 21, 2021

Washington Mystics forward Elena Delle Donne attempts a layup against Dallas Wings forward Glory Johnson during the Mystics' 86-62 win at Entertainment and Sports Arena in southeast D.C. on June 9. (John De Freitas/The Washington Informer)

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Mystics Win 4th Straight, Beat Winless Wings

by William J. Ford June 9, 2019December 21, 2021