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Published on June 14, 2005 under Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA)
Washington Mystics News Release


Watch your back: Washington currently leads the league in steals with 79 steals for the season.

Dishing It Out: Rookie Temeka Johnson currently leads the league with 6.3 assists per game. She was named the WNBA's Cascade and Dish Assist Winner on June 7th. Johnson had a career high 11 assists against New York on June 1st. Andrea Nagy set the record for most assists in a game by a Mystic with 12 on June 10, 1999 against Charlotte. Johnson's 11 assist ties with Deanna Nolan of Detroit for the most assists by any player this season. The Mystics 23 assists against Los Angeles on May 26th is the most by any other WNBA team this season.

Rookie Leaders: Mystics first round pick (sixth overall) Temeka Johnson currently leads all rookies in minutes per game (26.4), assists per game (6.3) and free throw percentage (1.000). Johnson had her first double-double against New York, she had 13 points and 11 assists. She had her second career double-double against Minnesota with 12 points and 10 assists, making her the only rookie to record two double-doubles. Rookie Laurie Koehn, who went un-drafted, is second among rookies in 3pt field goal percentage (.484).

Miller Sisters: When the Mystics take on the Indiana Fever on June 18th it will be reunion for twin sisters Coco Miller and Kelly Miller. The Miller twins are identical and both attended the University of Georgia. They are both on the all-star ballot, making them the only sisters in the league on the ballot.

Must See TV

The Mystics announced its television schedule for the 2005 season. Five Mystics games will also be carried on Comcast SportsNet. Dei Lynam will do the play-by for Comcast and Wizards center Brendan Haywood will do the Color Analyst. Washington will appear twice on ESPN2 this season.

Friday, June 24th at Detroit 7:30 p.m. Comcast SportsNet

Sunday, June 26th vs. Sacramento 3:00 p.m. Comcast SportsNet

Friday, July 29th at Indiana 8:00 p.m. Comcast SportsNet

Tuesday, August 2nd vs. Charlotte 8:00 p.m. ESPN2

Sunday, August 7th vs. Indiana 7:30 p.m. ESPN2

Sunday, August 14th at Connecticut 4:00 p.m. Comcast SportsNet

Tuesday, August 16th at New York 7:30 p.m. Comcast SportsNet

Coach's Corner

Each Week Mystics Head Coach Richie Adubato will give his take on the Mystics upcoming opponents.

On Indiana

"With the upcoming game against Indiana, this is a very valuable time period for us. It's almost like a mini training camp to finally put our team together because we are healthy now. We are finally putting the pieces together as far as plays at the end of the game, our execution of our offense, and our offensive flow; where we push the ball and get easy baskets. And then our execution of our late game plays to get the ball in the hands of the people we know can deliver. That can be done this week. It's a blessing that we have this week."

Player's Lounge

Chasity Melvin on being on the ALL-STAR Ballot

"I have to been more consistent, that's for sure. I can only do what I can do; every game I'm not going to play perfect. It is obviously a short season; I need to have a really good game before voting is finished. I just try to come out and help my team, and I feel that if I do that everything else will come together."

Kaayla Chones on her father, former NBA player Jim Chones

"My dad is the biggest influence in my life. He is very supportive and has always been encouraging me. Now that I am here playing in the league, he is just overwhelmed. He's so excited and very happy for me. He calls me everyday and we talk about basketball."

Community News

Reading Timeout

Washington Mystics Player Murriel Page will be holding a reading timeout this Thursday June 16th from 4:00 pm-5:00 pm at J.E.T/ Shepherd Park Library located at 7420 Georgia Ave, NW.

Dad & Daughters/Be Smart, Be Fit, Be Yourself

The Washington Mystics will host the WNBA's initiative "Be Smart, Be Fit, Be Yourself" as well as "Dads and Daughters Day," on Saturday, June 18th at 6:00 p.m. when the team face-off against the Indiana Fever.

To get in the spirit of Fathers Day, the Mystics will host "Dads and Daughters Day" on June 18th. This is a way to celebrate the bond between dads and their daughters by inviting them to experience female athleticism at its best.

"Be Smart, Be Fit, Be Yourself" is a program designed by the WNBA to positively influence young people and women to become physically active and to raise awareness about how being fit improves health, self image and overall well being. The WNBA'S "Be Smart-Be Fit-Be Yourself" is designed to educate teens and women about the risks and dangers of obesity and inactivity and to answer questions about healthy nutrition and lifestyle choices.

Prior to the start of the game, there will be a clinic held on the practice court. Mystics player Alana Beard and Wizards head coach Eddie Jordan will be on hand to talk about the importance of physical activities. A nutritionist will also give a presentation on healthy eating.

Alaniacs

For the second year, Washington Mystics guard, Alana Beard will sponsor The Alaniacs. For every home game Beard has purchased enough tickets for 25 young girls' ages 12-16 to sit in a special section called The Alaniacs. All participating groups will receive t-shirts and will be featured on the Jumbotron during the game.

All groups that are interesting in participating in this program should send a letter to the Washington Mystics Community Relations Department explaining why their group deserves the tickets. All letters should be sent to:

The Alaniacs

601 F Street, NW

Washington, DC 20004

Ticket Information:

Individual tickets for the entire season are currently on sale and can be purchased by visiting MCI Center's Box Office, calling TicketMaster Phone Charge at (202)397-SEAT or by visiting the Mystics web site at www.washingtonmystics.com.

Game Schedule:

Season

Saturday, June 18 Indiana Fever @ 6:00 pm Progressive Talk 1260

Tuesday, June 21 Phoenix Mercury @ 7:00 pm Progressive Talk 1260

Practice and Shootaround Schedule*

June 15th 11:00 am-1:00 pm @ MCI Center

June 16th 11:00 am-1:00 pm @ MCI Center

June 17th 11:00 am-1:00 pm @ MCI Center

June 18th 11:00 am-12:00 pm @ MCI Center

June 20th 10:30 am-12:00 pm @ MCI Center

*Schedule is subject to change.

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