The Washington Mystics began the 2020 WNBA season with uncertainty due to the coronavirus pandemic. Ultimately, they had a promising season of ups and downs and eventually, a disappointing defeat. A buzzer-beating shot from a former Mystic sent Washington home and ended their season in the first round of the playoffs...yup the playoffs. How did Washington get to this point? Why’d their season end a lot earlier than expected with a not so exciting result?
Well let’s evaluate the 2020 Mystics team and their season overall season.
Coming off a high after winning the 2019 WNBA championship, the Mystics were in route to remaining the favorites for 2020 even with a few additions and losses.