After a strong start to the 2025 WNBA season, the Washington Mystics have hit a tough slump. Star guard Brittney Sykes may be at the helm as one of the team’s leaders and its top scorer, but she hasn’t been able to help the squad find consistent wins as the campaign goes on.
The Mystics’ latest agonizing defeat came at the hands of the surging Atlanta Dream, who narrowly took the 92-91 victory in their June 20 matchup. Washington fell short in its attempt to avenge its 89-56 blowout loss to the Dream just five days before, as Sykes’ 21 points, eight assists, and five rebounds in 36 minutes were not enough to outscore Atlanta.
Sykes, who famously also goes by the nickname “Slim,” took to X, formerly Twitter, to show her dedication to the game despite the Mystics’ rough patch.
“We wouldn’t even had been in that circumstance yesterday if it wasn’t for you,” one fan said. “We’ll get the next one.”
“Ten toes down behind you, Slim,” another person responded. “Keep hoopin.” The sentiment was a common one among fans, who thought Sykes deserved recognition for the amount of talent she’s been displaying. “You ballin out this year!” an X user posted. “That hasn’t gone unnoticed either! Sykes for All-Star!”
“You are part of the reason this season has been so much fun,” one person interjected.
Even opposing fans couldn’t help but jump in to cheer Sykes on, too. “This Atlanta Dream fan loves when you come to the A to play! You be balling Slim,” they said.
“Love you, Slim,” one last fan replied with a heart emoji.
Sykes hit the 20-point mark for the ninth time this season and did so on 50% shooting from the field and 90% from the 3-point line. The productive playmaker Sykes and the Mystics will attempt to right the ship against the Dallas Wings on June 22.
