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Shakira Austin's clutch free throws seal Mystics' win

9 May

Summary

Austin's free throws secured the Mystics' 68-65 victory.
Marina Mabrey led all scorers with 27 points for Toronto.
Washington dominated in the paint, outscoring Toronto 40-16.

The Washington Mystics began their WNBA season with a narrow 68-65 victory over the expansion Toronto Tempo on Friday. Shakira Austin was the hero, sinking crucial free throws in the game's closing seconds to secure the win. She finished with 18 points and 11 rebounds, earning a double-double.

Kiki Iriafen also recorded a double-double for the Mystics with 12 points and 16 rebounds. For the Toronto Tempo, Marina Mabrey led all scorers with 27 points. Despite a strong offensive performance from Mabrey and Brittney Sykes scoring the franchise's first basket, the Tempo could not overcome Washington's advantage in the paint, where the Mystics outscored them 40-16.

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