It's a great day for the Mystics, who just brought home their first WNBA title.
The Washington Mystics beat the Connecticut Sun in an exhilarating head-to-head game to be named the WNBA Champions for 2019.
CHAMPS 🏆#RanItBack #TogetherDC pic.twitter.com/p49ScR5jTO
— Washington Mystics (@WashMystics) October 11, 2019
CASH FLAMESSSS 💰🔥💰🔥 pic.twitter.com/zx0YJ9tmBt
— Washington Mystics (@WashMystics) October 11, 2019
It's no surprise that the WNBA Most Valuable Player was Ellena Delle Donna. She battled through multiple injuries all season, including a broken nose which required her to wear a face mask for many of the games.
WNBA MVP Elena Delle Donne ripping off the protective mask for her broken nose in slow-mo celebration is a good way to start your Friday. First ever championship for the Washington Mystics, after a thrilling final series 🏀 #WNBApic.twitter.com/UFGCpWNGaW
— Elaine Buckley (@ElaineBucko) October 11, 2019
In perhaps the classiest move in basketball, she goes out of her way to praise her teammate Emma Meesseman, the WNBA Finals' MVP in her own right, acknowledging her role in the team's success. The team spirit is clear in her post-game interview.
Nothing but praise for the #WNBAFinals MVP from the WNBA MVP! @De11eDonne talks about how teammate Emma Meesseman helped lead the @WashMystics to their first @WNBA title! pic.twitter.com/zEgxZyiPU7
— NBA TV (@NBATV) October 11, 2019
Overall, the team had a triumphant season with a franchise-record of 26 wins to only 8 losses. Way to go, Mystics! What a great way to bring home the title!
You can support the Mystics and their amazing win by buying some of their WNBA Championship gear here. For highlights, photos, or to just read about the players, visit their official website.
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