Mystics look to continue playoff push vs. red-hot Lynx

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The Washington Mystics endured a historically futile start to the season, losing their first 12 games to set a franchise record.

But entering Sunday's home game against the surging Minnesota Lynx, Washington is trending toward a more favorable side of history.

Winners of five of their last six games, the Mystics (11-23) sit one game behind the eighth-place Chicag