The Mystics have come a long way from their 0-12 start, winning four of their last five games despite dealing with a number of injuries. So what has this hot streak revealed about the team?
Emily Engstler can play!
In their two games against Dallas last week, Emily Engstler exploded for 23 and 13 points off the bench. I’ve been a fan of Engstler since her time at Syracuse.
Her versatility on both ends of the court has been a revelation for the Mystics, as well as her outside shooting; she’s 6-of-8 from three in her last two games. Engstler has shown that she can be a reliable scorer and a tenacious defender. Her energy and hustle have been infectious, but it’s her versatility and quickness on that end that has made her such a bright spot for the Mystics during this stretch.
Ariel Atkins’ hot streak
Ariel Atkins has stepped up as a leader in the absence of some key players. After struggling to start the season, her scoring was very instrumental in the Mystics’ recent games against the Atlanta Dream, Indiana Fever and Chicago Sky.
In their victory over Chicago, Atkins scored 29 points and added three assists. From June 11 to 19, Atkins averaged 24.7 points and 3.3 assists while shooting 63 percent from the field, 44 percent from 3 and 85 percent from the free…
