The way the game started was not how the other three quarters went for the Washington Mystics in their 80-75 loss to the Phoenix Mercury. The Mystics were up 26-11 when the first quarter ended looking to keep that momentum flow going, but Phoenix had other plans for the remaining part of the game.
Washington was outscored 32-19 in the second quarter alone as the Mystics were up only two points at halftime, 45-43. Phoenix then came and scored 35 points in the second half to secure the win that may have shocked Washington.