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Mystics Surge Past Mercury 94-84
26 Aug
Summary
- Washington Mystics achieved their 23rd win of the season.
- Sonia Citron led with 19 points and nine assists.
- Phoenix Mercury struggled from three-point range, shooting 3 of 17.
The Washington Mystics secured a 94-84 victory over the Phoenix Mercury on Tuesday night, marking their 23rd win of the season. With this win, Washington (23-15) is on pace to achieve one of the most successful regular seasons in franchise history.
Sonia Citron was a standout performer for the Mystics, contributing 19 points and nine assists, closely followed by Kiki Iriafen who recorded her 17th double-double of the season with 18 points and 10 rebounds. Shakira Austin added 16 points, and Michaela Onyenwere and Lauren Betts each chipped in 10 points for the winning team.
The Mystics established an early lead, shooting 59% from the field in the first half to go up 51-33. They maintained a double-digit advantage for the remainder of the game, with their largest lead reaching 20 points. The Phoenix Mercury, despite efforts from Natasha Mack and Kahleah Copper (19 points each) and Alyssa Thomas (16 points, 10 assists), struggled offensively. Their three-point shooting was particularly ineffective, hitting only 3 of 17 attempts. Kelsey Plum added 10 points in her return to action. The two teams are scheduled for a rematch on Thursday in Phoenix.
