Mystics use a late 12-0 surge to beat Lynx 84-79 and win third straight game
Sonia Citron scored 21 points as Washington closed with a 12-0 run and won its fourth game in five outings.
- On Sunday night, the Washington Mystics defeated the Minnesota Lynx 84-79, led by Sonia Citron's 21 points and Kiki Iriafen's go-ahead basket late in the game.
- Minnesota controlled the early tempo, leading 42-35 at halftime and 60-56 after three quarters behind Olivia Miles' 22 points and strong defensive pressure.
- Washington launched a decisive 12-0 run late in the fourth quarter, with Cotie McMahon hitting a 3-pointer and Iriafen adding consecutive baskets to secure an 82-76 lead.
- The Mystics improved to 8-7 with their fourth win in five outings, extending a trend where they are 7-1 when Citron takes 10 shots.
- Washington hosts Minnesota on Wednesday for the second of two straight matchups, giving the Lynx an immediate chance for revenge after the narrow defeat.
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Lynx struggle from three-point range in loss to Mystics
The Minnesota Lynx fell short 84-79 to the Washington Mystics on Sunday night. The Lynx led 42-35 at the half before being outscored 49-37 in the second half. Olivia Miles paced Minnesota with 22 points, six assists, five rebounds, and two blocks. Natasha Howard added 20 points, six rebounds, and five steals. Courtney Williams chipped in 13 points followed by 12 points from Kayla McBride. The Lynx struggled from deep, only going 4-21 (19 percent…
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Mystics use a late 12-0 surge to beat Lynx 84-79 and win third straight game
Sonia Citron had 21 points and Kiki Iriafen added 17, hitting a go-ahead basket late for a second straight game to help the Washington Mystics upset the Minnesota Lynx 84-79 on Sunday night.
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The Minnesota Lynx lost to the Washington Mystics 84-79 Sunday, Pride Night at Target Center. After the game, Cheryl Reeve told reporters, "We should've done it for the gays, but we didn't get it done."
'Best Point Guard in the WNBA,' 'Cost the Lynx the Game' -- Olivia Miles' Dominant Outing vs. Mystics Draws Mixed Reactions
Olivia Miles' dominant outing against the Washington Mystics draws mixed reactions after a late turnover cost the Minnesota Lynx the game.
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