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Iriafen's Late Basket Seals Mystics Win
22 Jun
Summary
- Mystics secured a season-high third consecutive victory.
- Cotie McMahon's 3-pointer ignited a crucial 12-0 run.
- Olivia Miles led the Lynx with 22 points in the loss.
The Washington Mystics have secured their third consecutive win, defeating the Minnesota Lynx 84-79 in a tightly contested game. This victory marks a season-high winning streak for the Mystics.
Key to the Mystics' success was a late 12-0 run in the fourth quarter, sparked by a 3-pointer from rookie Cotie McMahon and followed by crucial baskets from Kiki Iriafen. Iriafen, who also had the game-winning shot in their previous game, proved instrumental again.
Despite trailing at halftime and after three quarters, the Mystics outscored the Lynx 28-19 in the final period. Sonia Citron led the team with 21 points, sinking four crucial free throws to seal the win. McMahon added 15 points and five assists off the bench.
The Minnesota Lynx, led by rookie Olivia Miles' 22 points, struggled to maintain their lead in the final minutes. Natasha Howard contributed 20 points, but it wasn't enough to overcome Washington's late surge. The teams are set to meet again on Wednesday.
