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Tyler Byrum @thetylerbyrum.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

A'ja Wilson's dominance in series-clinching games continues as the Aces advance past the Fever. @wnbastormchasers.bsky.social joined me to discuss the IND-LV series and grading Caitlin Clark's 2nd playoff series Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a... Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/4tq8...

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A'ja Wilson's 36 points advances Aces past Fever | Recapping Game 3 with Jeff Brown

Podcast Episode · Bleav in the W · October 2 · 39m

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Oh No He Didn't @ohnohedidnt24.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Someone asked Becky Hammon if she sees similarities between the Fever's top No. 1 picks and what the Aces had with Kelsey Plum, Jackie Young and A'ja Wilson. Her response: "No" 😂 Then A'ja said she loved KM but she was No. 1 and KM was No. 2 🤣

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Tyler Byrum @thetylerbyrum.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

The WNBA memes tonight are too much, I'm afraid I'll get fired from a job I don't have if I slip and RT one I think is hilarious.

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Snap Wilson @snapwilson.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Yeah, the parallels between the Fever and the Aces just don't exist, even the young Aces before they were winning titles. They went through the Laimbeer Boot Camp and came up knowing how to defend first and not rely on the refs for everything. He's exactly what AB could have used.

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Tyler Byrum @thetylerbyrum.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Myisha Hines-Allen (a DNP in Game 1) with a 12-point, 10-rebound double-double off the bench in Game 3.

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Tyler Byrum @thetylerbyrum.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Sonia Citron clapping in a taunting-type way? Gotta be a first.

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Tyler Byrum @thetylerbyrum.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Pretty much everything went wrong for the Mystics in the first half. They committed 11 turnovers compared to Atlanta's two, shot 36.7% from the field, and attempted 12 3-points as the worst 3-point shooting team in the league. And yet they are only down six points at the halftime break.

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Tyler Byrum @thetylerbyrum.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Nine Mystics turnovers and we're not even 13 minutes into the game. Meanwhile, the Dream with zero.

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Tyler Byrum @thetylerbyrum.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Famous Mystics fan, known as "Brick Guy" to many, was ejected from Capital One Arena in the Mystics' last home game. And tonight, the home crowd echoed his iconic free-throw chant as an ode to him at the first opportunity. What a fan base.

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Tyler Byrum @thetylerbyrum.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Maybe everyone is caught in Jonas Brothers traffic?

A sparsely filled CareFirst Arena crowd in a 4,200 person building. Taken at 6:58pm

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Tyler Byrum @thetylerbyrum.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Sydney Johnson says the Mystics - who had nine players make their playoff debuts on Sunday - grew up in the second half. "This game will stand on its own. We'll see what happens, but we're going to fight and claw for Game 3."

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Tyler Byrum @thetylerbyrum.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Mystics head coach Sydney Johnson was not happy about Shakira Austin finishing runner-up in the Most Improved voting. Here's a portion of his pregame comments

Transcript of Syndey Johnson's pregame availability: "I'll say this humbly to this group: we didn't win Coach of the Year, and I say we, our staff, and I think that reflects our team and our organization. That's cool. We don't win any kind of awards for our players. How did we get here then? Somebody explain that to me. We don't have a good organization and good coaching. We don't have good players. How do we set the franchise record for wins? How do we make the playoffs? How do we get a fifth seed? How are we the youngest team to get into the WNBA playoffs? Like somebody help me, help me figure this out. And I'm I'm cool. Like I've won Coach of the Year award(s). That's cool, but somebody tell me how we got here. If we don't have good coaching and we don't have good players, silence. Right. So yes, I was disappointed, and I'm hopeful that some things come her way. "

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Tyler Byrum @thetylerbyrum.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Shakira Austin preparing for her first home elimination game. Still looking for the first playoff win of her career.

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Tyler Byrum @thetylerbyrum.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

From A'ja Wilson's interaction with an Indiana Fever fan and Catlin Clark's stellar performance forcing a Game 3 to the Minnesota Lynx exiting stage left in a whimper, @sabreenajm.bsky.social and I recap last night. Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t... Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/0Bxf...

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Top-seeded Lynx are eliminated and A'ja Wilson gets into it with a fan | Recapping Tuesday's WNBA playoff action with Sabreena Merchant

Podcast Episode · Bleav in the W · September 30 · 41m

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Tyler Byrum @thetylerbyrum.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

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Top-seeded Lynx are eliminated and A'ja Wilson gets into it with a fan | Recapping Tuesday's WNBA playoff action with Sabreena Merchant

Podcast Episode · Bleav in the W · September 30 · 41m

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Tyler Byrum @thetylerbyrum.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Talent wins in the playoffs. Simple as that.

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Alexa Philippou @alexaphilippou.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

The Lynx have led for 3 minutes and 23 seconds in this series.

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Tyler Byrum @thetylerbyrum.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Is this the last half of basketball for Naphessa Collier in a Minnesota Lynx jersey?

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Deadria @deadria101.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

A’ja Wilson on what was different “They played with a sense of urgency, on the baseline situation I don’t get into the bullshit. If I see a man taking steps towards me or pointing at me, I don’t care what you say or your tone you don’t do that. It’s unacceptable.”

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THE DYNASTY ♠️♦️♣️♥️ @ojthenigerian.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

A'ja getting T'd up is wild

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Tony East @tonyreast.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

A’ja Wilson just screamed at a fan in the second row after he yelled something during the last Aces possession. Two fans escorted out:

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Tyler Byrum @thetylerbyrum.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Caitlin Clark picks up her 5th foul Jackie Young is on a heater A'ja Wilson is yelling at fans Gonna be a wild final four minutes...

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Tyler Byrum @thetylerbyrum.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Oh boy, A'ja Wilson not having any of that Fever fan's nonsense.

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Tyler Byrum @thetylerbyrum.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

It took long enough for A'ja Wilson to get a post touch. Not sure if she had one in the second half until drawing that foul.

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Tyler Byrum @thetylerbyrum.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

A reminder that Jackie Young has played some phenomenal, MVP-esque basketball over the past two months.

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Tyler Byrum @thetylerbyrum.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Caitlin Clark's 14-point, 11-assist double-double is the first double-double in a half in WNBA playoff history.

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Tyler Byrum @thetylerbyrum.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

It's no coincidence that when Caitlin Clark is setting up and dishing to her teammates, the Fever find success.

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Tyler Byrum @thetylerbyrum.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Disappointing isn't the right word, but it was a day full of blowouts to start the WNBA Playoffs. @knoxrob1.bsky.social joined me to recap the series openers and discuss all the storylines surrounding each series. Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a... Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/5HuC...

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A series of blowouts to start the WNBA Playoffs | Recapping Super Sunday with Rob Knox

Podcast Episode · Bleav in the W · September 28 · 40m

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Tyler Byrum @thetylerbyrum.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

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A series of blowouts to start the WNBA Playoffs | Recapping Super Sunday with Rob Knox

Podcast Episode · Bleav in the W · September 28 · 40m

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Meghan L. Hall @itsmeghanlhall.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Pretty somber presser from Sydney Johnson, Sonia Citron and Kiki Iriafen. The trio gave credit to Atlanta for its second half. Said they realized just how hard playoff basketball is with such a young group. Mentioned 3rd and 4th quarters as undoing.

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Tyler Byrum @thetylerbyrum.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Shakira Austin's 16 rebounds tonight were the 2nd-most rebounds in a game by a Mystic in franchise history. She was one shy of Krystal Thomas's 2017 record, when she grabbed 17 against the Dallas Wings. #MysticsRecords

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Tyler Byrum @thetylerbyrum.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

A valiant effort by the Mystics who were prepared for their first playoff game since 2023. The youngsters, Sonia Citron (25 points) and Kiki Iriafen (15p, 14r) played well before turnovers caught up to them. Should be a fun series.

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Tyler Byrum @thetylerbyrum.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Finally a chance for the mic'd up in the Mystics huddle to actually pick up something of value.

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Tyler Byrum @thetylerbyrum.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

First playoff double-double of Kiki Iriafen's career.

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Stephen @trinkwald.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Very fitting the almost oldest player in the league turned this game around against the youngest team in the playoffs

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Tyler Byrum @thetylerbyrum.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

First playoff double-double of Shakira Austin's career.

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Tyler Byrum @thetylerbyrum.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Remove DeWanna Bonner from the Dream and they only have 120 games of playoff experience. Remove Betnijah Laney-Hamilton from the Mystics and they only have 6 games...

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Tyler Byrum @thetylerbyrum.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

The ageless DeWanna Bonner: breaking teams' hearts since 2009

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Tyler Byrum @thetylerbyrum.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Youth won't hold this Mystics team back in the playoffs. Free-throw shooting will.

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Tyler Byrum @thetylerbyrum.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Angel Reese stays in the game with four fouls, a little ticky tack.

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THE DYNASTY ♠️♦️♣️♥️ @ojthenigerian.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Sydney Johnson came prepared

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Tyler Byrum @thetylerbyrum.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Only TWO offensive rebounds for the Atlanta Dream in the first half. The top O board team in the WNBA, with a 28.6% FG performance has been kept off the glass.

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Tyler Byrum @thetylerbyrum.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Sonia Citron has done a sensational in covering Allisha Gray. Citron is not biting on any of the moves that would either get Gray a foul or second moves. True, honest defense. Not much to the Atlanta offense without her gravity. Somehow, the Mystics have really struggled to take advantage.

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Tyler Byrum @thetylerbyrum.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Shakria Austin collecting 11 rebounds and we're not even at halftime yet.

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Tyler Byrum @thetylerbyrum.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Early test for Lauren Betts to shine in the playoffs. Kiki Iriafen is off the floor less than 4 minutes in with two quick fouls.

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Tyler Byrum @thetylerbyrum.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Updating the #MysticsRecords book for regular season stats one final time in 2026 after their victory last night against the Sky.

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Tyler Byrum @thetylerbyrum.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Minnesota playing chess. Still get the No. 1 seed and now can't face the Indiana Fever in the first round. Win, win.

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Tyler Byrum @thetylerbyrum.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Here are tonight's #MysticsRecords updates after the Mystics knocked off the Connecticut Sun for one final time. Michaela Onyenwere moves to 49th on the Mystics' all-time scoring list, passing Emily Engstler. Onyenwere now has 345 points. #MysticsRecords

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