The Washington Mystics narrowly defeated the Chicago Sky 81-79 in a closely contested WNBA game held at George Mason University's EagleBank Arena on July 8, 2025. The matchup was notable for Angel Reese's return to the DMV area, where she led all scorers with 22 points and 15 rebounds, marking her sixth consecutive game with at least 15 rebounds. Shakira Austin was instrumental in the Mystics' victory, contributing 15 points, 8 rebounds, 4 assists, 2 steals, and 2 blocks, including the game-winning free throws with 2.8 seconds left. Elizabeth Williams added a season-high 20 points and 7 rebounds for the Mystics. The game featured several lead changes and an 11-0 run by Chicago in the third quarter, with Rachel Banham tying the game multiple times, including a crucial three-pointer late in the fourth quarter. Despite Chicago's strong comeback efforts, Washington maintained a slight edge throughout and secured the win. The game was part of the WNBA's Camp Day event, with the Mystics looking to get back in the win column and the Sky aiming to capitalize on Reese's strong recent performances.