The 2019 WNBA Finals: A Photo Essay

By Domenic Allegra

Here are all the sights to see from when the Washington Mystics played the Connecticut Sun in one of basketball’s closest series.

The bottom of the basket is emblazoned with the Finals logo with a ball close by.

The giveaways for Game 5, a rally towel and a rally card which says “Let’s Go Mystics.”

Washington’s Elena Delle Donne gets announced as a starter at the begining of Game 1.

Washington’s Tianna Hawkins and Connecticut’s Alyssa Thomas both fight for the tip at the start of the series.

Washington’s Delle Donne looks for a pass as Connecticut’s Thomas guards close by.

Washington’s Kristi Toliver drives for a layup on Connecticut’s Jonquel Jones.

Connecticut’s Thomas puts her arm out to defend a mid-range jump shot from Washington’s Delle Donne.

Connecticut’s Bria Holmes drives for a layup on Washington’s Shatori Walker-Kimbrough.

Washington’s Delle Donne goes up for a layup on Connecticut’s Alyssa Thomas; this is the play in which Delle Donne began to experience back spasms.

Connecticut’s Jones pushes for a lane to the basket on Washington’s Emma Messeman.

Connecticut’s Courtney Williams gives a grimace to a teammate as the shot clock winds down.

Washington’s Toliver gets a shot off before Connecticut’s Jasmine Thomas can make a block.

Connecticut’s Jasmine Thomas drives on Washington’s Ariel Atkins.

Connecticut’s Alyssa Thomas defends Washington’s Delle Donne as she drives around the arc.

Connecticut’s Jasmine Thomas gets a shot off as Washington’s Messeman defends her.

Washington’s Natasha Cloud passes to a teammate.

Connecticut’s Williams goes Air Jordan for a floater above Washington’s Cloud.

Connecticut’s Jasmine Thomas attempts to shoot past Washington’s Messeman.

Washington’s Messeman celebrates after scoring a basket and getting the and-1.

Washington’s Delle Donne gives Messeman a hug after the and-1.

Connecticut’s Williams passes the ball to Jones under an airborne Delle Donne.

Washington’s Delle Donne pulls up on Connecticut’s Alyssa Thomas for a basket in the paint.

As the clock ticked down in Game 5, Washington’s Delle Donne looks at Cloud and Cloud looks back with a smile.

Washington’s Delle Donne and Cloud hug as the final seconds tick off the clock .

More hugging!

GROUP HUG! Many smiles to go around.

Washington’s Cloud looks on with happiness with the WNBA Championship Trophy in hand.

Washington’s Messeman accepts her Finals MVP award.

Washington’s Messeman poses for a photo with her mother after winning the MVP award.

Washington Head coach Mike Thibault raises the WNBA Championship Trophy.

Washington’s Delle Donne raises the WNBA Championship Trophy.

Washington’s Aerial Powers and Cloud jump on top of the scorer’s table with trophy in hand.

Delle Donne gets hyped as she heads into the locker room for a champagne bath.

Washington’s Hawkins takes another sip of champagne after champagne bath.

The Champions’ Champgane.

My favorite photo from this Finals; Washington’s Powers and Cloud face the crowd raising their arms and the WNBA Championship Trophy.