PHOTOS: Mystics win tough battle against Aces
August 2, 2022 Mystics Shakira Austin (0) dribbles the ball up the court during WNBA action between Las Vegas Aces and Washington Mystics at Entertainment & Sports Arena in Southeast, Washington DC. (Credit Image: Chris Thompkins/thesportspulse) 
August 2, 2022 Mystics Ariel Atkins (7) attempts an shot during WNBA action between Las Vegas Aces and Washington Mystics at Entertainment & Sports Arena in Southeast, Washington DC. (Credit Image: Chris Thompkins/thesportspulse) 
August 2, 2022 Aces coach Becky Hammon speaks with Kelsey Plum (10) during WNBA action between Las Vegas Aces and Washington Mystics at Entertainment & Sports Arena in Southeast, Washington DC. (Credit Image: Chris Thompkins/thesportspulse) 
August 2, 2022 Aces Chelsea Gray (12) tries passing the ball during WNBA action between Las Vegas Aces and Washington Mystics at Entertainment & Sports Arena in Southeast, Washington DC. (Credit Image: Chris Thompkins/thesportspulse) 
August 2, 2022 Mystics Shatori Walker-Kimrbough (32) takes an shot during WNBA action between Las Vegas Aces and Washington Mystics at Entertainment & Sports Arena in Southeast, Washington DC. (Credit Image: Chris Thompkins/thesportspulse) 
August 2, 2022 Mystics Elizabeth Williams (1) goes for an layup during WNBA action between Las Vegas Aces and Washington Mystics at Entertainment & Sports Arena in Southeast, Washington DC. (Credit Image: Chris Thompkins/thesportspulse) 
August 2, 2022 Mystics Elena Delle Donne (11) tries getting an lose ball from Aces Dearica Hamby (5) during WNBA action between Las Vegas Aces and Washington Mystics at Entertainment & Sports Arena in Southeast, Washington DC. (Credit Image: Chris Thompkins/thesportspulse) 
August 2, 2022 Mystics Shakira Austin (0) fouls Aces A’ja Wilson (22) during WNBA action between Las Vegas Aces and Washington Mystics at Entertainment & Sports Arena in Southeast, Washington DC. (Credit Image: Chris Thompkins/thesportspulse) 
August 2, 2022 Mystics Natasha Cloud (9) attempts an shot over Aces defenders during WNBA action between Las Vegas Aces and Washington Mystics at Entertainment & Sports Arena in Southeast, Washington DC. (Credit Image: Chris Thompkins/thesportspulse) 
August 2, 2022 Aces Dearica Hamby (5) tries grabbing an loose ball during WNBA action between Las Vegas Aces and Washington Mystics at Entertainment & Sports Arena in Southeast, Washington DC. (Credit Image: Chris Thompkins/thesportspulse) 
August 2, 2022 Aces Dearica Hamby (5) goes for an layup past Mystics Shakira Austin (0) during WNBA action between Las Vegas Aces and Washington Mystics at Entertainment & Sports Arena in Southeast, Washington DC. (Credit Image: Chris Thompkins/thesportspulse) 
August 2, 2022 Aces Chelsea Grey (12) dribbles the ball during WNBA action between Las Vegas Aces and Washington Mystics at Entertainment & Sports Arena in Southeast, Washington DC. (Credit Image: Chris Thompkins/thesportspulse) 
August 2, 2022 Aces A’ja Wilson (22) takes a shot over Mystics Shakira Austin (0) during WNBA action between Las Vegas Aces and Washington Mystics at Entertainment & Sports Arena in Southeast, Washington DC. (Credit Image: Chris Thompkins/thesportspulse) 
August 2, 2022 A’ja Wilson (22) drives to the basket during WNBA action between Las Vegas Aces and Washington Mystics at Entertainment & Sports Arena in Southeast, Washington DC. (Credit Image: Chris Thompkins/thesportspulse) 
August 2, 2022 Aces A’ja Wilson (22) celebrates after scoring an basket during WNBA action between Las Vegas Aces and Washington Mystics at Entertainment & Sports Arena in Southeast, Washington DC. (Credit Image: Chris Thompkins/thesportspulse) 
August 2, 2022 Mystics Shakira Austin (0) grabs an rebound during WNBA action between Las Vegas Aces and Washington Mystics at Entertainment & Sports Arena in Southeast, Washington DC. (Credit Image: Chris Thompkins/thesportspulse) 
August 2, 2022 Mystics Alysha Clark (22) grabs an rebound during WNBA action between Las Vegas Aces and Washington Mystics at Entertainment & Sports Arena in Southeast, Washington DC. (Credit Image: Chris Thompkins/thesportspulse) 
August 2, 2022 Aces Kelsey Plum (10) goes for an layup during WNBA action between Las Vegas Aces and Washington Mystics at Entertainment & Sports Arena in Southeast, Washington DC. (Credit Image: Chris Thompkins/thesportspulse) 
August 2, 2022 Chelsea Gray (12) attempts and jump shot during WNBA action between Las Vegas Aces and Washington Mystics at Entertainment & Sports Arena in Southeast, Washington DC. (Credit Image: Chris Thompkins/thesportspulse) 
August 2, 2022 Aces Kelsey Plum (10) dribbles the ball up the court during WNBA action between Las Vegas Aces and Washington Mystics at Entertainment & Sports Arena in Southeast, Washington DC. (Credit Image: Chris Thompkins/thesportspulse) 
August 2, 2022 Aces Jackie Young (0) goes for an layup during WNBA action between Las Vegas Aces and Washington Mystics at Entertainment & Sports Arena in Southeast, Washington DC. (Credit Image: Chris Thompkins/thesportspulse) 
August 2, 2022 Mystics Elena Delle Donne (11) blocks Dearica Hamby (5) shot during WNBA action between Las Vegas Aces and Washington Mystics at Entertainment & Sports Arena in Southeast, Washington DC. (Credit Image: Chris Thompkins/thesportspulse) 
August 2, 2022 Mystics Elena Delle Donne (11) and Alysha Clark (22) helps teammate Ariel Atkins (7) during WNBA action between Las Vegas Aces and Washington Mystics at Entertainment & Sports Arena in Southeast, Washington DC. (Credit Image: Chris Thompkins/thesportspulse) 
August 2, 2022 Mystics Natasha Cloud (9) makes an pass during WNBA action between Las Vegas Aces and Washington Mystics at Entertainment & Sports Arena in Southeast, Washington DC. (Credit Image: Chris Thompkins/thesportspulse) 
August 2, 2022 Mystics Natasha Cloud (9) shoots an three pointer during WNBA action between Las Vegas Aces and Washington Mystics at Entertainment & Sports Arena in Southeast, Washington DC. (Credit Image: Chris Thompkins/thesportspulse) 
August 2, 2022 Mystics Natasha Cloud (9) during WNBA action between Las Vegas Aces and Washington Mystics at Entertainment & Sports Arena in Southeast, Washington DC. (Credit Image: Chris Thompkins/thesportspulse)
Natasha Cloud scored 16 points while Shakira Austin added 15 points as the Washington Mystics beat the Las Vegas Aces 83-73 Tuesday night.
Ariel Atkins added 13 points for the Mystics. Elena Delle Donne scored five points but grabbed 11 rebounds along with five assists.
Washington had 25 assists on 31 made field goals.
