Among the WNBA’s most productive rookies, even during a season peppered by the Mystics’ late-game mistakes, Aaliyah Edwards’ ultra-aggressive first period plan involved giving her team something that the Chicago Sky couldn’t withstand literally nor figuratively: a running start. Clocked in early with what would ultimately become a 10-point opening quarter statement, Edwards leaves behind a trail of smoke during a battle between high-profile 2024 WNBA Draft choices, powering through Angel Reese like a boulder rolling downhill before balancing into a physical and-one finish. The No. 6 pick found plenty of reason to flex, as she routinely used her athleticism, touch, and slippery off-ball cutting to overwhelm the Sky. The Washington Mystics, in their first winning streak of the season, pulled off the rare wire-to-wire thriller, never trailing despite winning by just two points. Arguably tapped into an extra gear during Chicago matchups, Edwards resumed the previous week’s 23-point demonstration through a similar output on June 14, 2024, recording 16 points (on a near-perfect six-of-seven), nine rebounds, one steal, and three blocks. · Jun 14, 2024