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Lynx dominate Mystics in return from Olympic break, 98-69

The Lynx returned in championship form from the Olympic break with a 98-69 victory over the Washington Mystics at Target Center. Seimone Augustus scored 20 points and Maya Moore and Monica Wright each added 17 to give the Lynx (16-4) their third straight win since a three-game losing streak.
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The Lynx returned in championship form from the Olympic break with a 98-69 victory over the Washington Mystics at Target Center. Seimone Augustus scored 20 points and Maya Moore and Monica Wright each added 17 to give the Lynx (16-4) their third straight win since a three-game losing streak.

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