The Mist BC vs Lunar Owls BC game on Monday was a showdown between two teams on polar opposites of the Unrivaled standings. Heading into the game, Mist BC (5-8) was tied for second-worst record. On the other hand, Lunar Owls BC (12-1) continued to reign atop the standings.
Still, this game was expected to bring the intensity, as Unrivaled co-founders Breanna Stewart and Napheesa Collier suited up for Mist and Lunar Owls, respectively. With Mist trying secure a playoff spot and Lunar Owls trying to extend their winning streak to five, there was much on the line as these two teams clashed inside Wayfair Arena.
The outcome turned out to be a lopsided one, as Lunar Owls defeated Mist by a whopping 34 points. Lunar Owls' 92-58 victory elevates them to 13-1, which is far and away the best record in the league right now.
All five Lunar Owls players scored in double figures in this dominant victory. Leading the way was MVP candidate Napheesa Collier, who poured in 29 points on 13-for-15 shooting from the field. Allisha Gray had 18 points, Skylar Diggins-Smith put up 17, and Shakira Austin tallied a double-double with 16 points and 10 rebounds. Courtney Williams, meanwhile, got to 12 points by hitting the game-winner.
On the other side, Rickea Jackson had 22 points on 10-for-19 shooting while Breanna Stewart contributed 15 points and 10 rebounds. The rest of Mist BC, however, went a combined 8-for-32 from the field.
Mist BC vs Lunar Owls BC Player Stats and Box Score
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Mist BC vs Lunar Owls BC Game Summary
The first five minutes of the game saw a back-and-forth between the scorers of these two teams. All but one starter on the floor contributed baskets in this early stretch. A bucket by Collier at the 2:18 mark of the first quarter built a three-possession lead for Lunar Owls, and the team never looked back since then.
By halftime, Lunar Owls was sitting comfortably in the driver's seat with a 52-38 lead. In the second half, they continued to smother Mist on the defensive end while also widening the deficit further. Though Jackson and Stewart had strong performances, Mist ended up with a subpar 38.1% shooting clip (and 28.6% from beyond the arc).
In this game, Lunar Owls shot a scintillating 62.3% from the field while also outrebounding Mist 37-25. The dominant numbers in this 13th win gives Lunar Owls even more momentum as they head into the playoffs as the top seed.