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Mystics 79, Sun 69: Game Recap
Austin’s 25 points and 13 rebounds helped Washington set a team mark, and the Mystics moved one game ahead in the playoff race.
- On Tuesday, Shakira Austin led the Washington Mystics past the Connecticut Sun 79-69, securing the franchise-record 27th win of the season with 25 points and 13 rebounds.
- Austin made a career-high 11 free throws and extended her single-season franchise record to 397 rebounds, while she and Kiki Iraiafen became the first WNBA teammates with at least 20 double-doubles in one season.
- Washington used a 15-4 run to lead 66-53 in the third quarter, with Cotie McMahon hitting a 3-pointer about 90 seconds later, though the Sun outrebounded them 43-34.
- The Mystics stretched their lead over Dallas and New York to one game with two days remaining, holding a 27-16 record that surpasses the 2019 franchise mark of 26 wins.
- Washington will remain home to host Chicago on Thursday, concluding the regular season as the team seeks to maintain its playoff positioning with the final game.
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Mystics set team record, solidify playoff position with win over Sun
Shakira Austin poured in a game-high 25 points and grabbed 13 rebounds for her 20th double-double of the season to fuel the host Washington Mystics to a 79-69 victory over the Connecticut Sun on Tuesday night. Washington's eighth win in its last 10 games not only solidified its hold on sixth place, but set a
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Austin has 25 points and 13 rebounds as the Mystics beat the Sun 79-69 for franchise-record 27th win
WASHINGTON (AP) — Shakira Austin had 25 points and 13 rebounds to help the Washington Mystics beat the Connecticut Sun 79-69 on Tuesday night for their franchise-record 27th win of
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