The Mercury vs Mystics matchup Sunday belonged to Washington from the second quarter on, ending in a 95-75 home win. The result pushed the Mystics winning streak to seven and lifted the team to a 19-12 record. Shakira Austin and Sonia Citron each scored 19 points to pace the surging Washington offense.
Washington Winning Streak Hits 7 with Mercury vs Mystics Result
Phoenix led 21-20 after the first quarter. Then the Mystics locked in. The Mercury shot just 35.3% across the second and third quarters combined. Washington carried a 22-point cushion into the fourth and never gave it back.
Shakira Austin, Sonia Citron Lead Washington Mystics Scoring
Austin added 11 rebounds to her 19 points. Citron went 7-of-9 from the field and 5-of-6 from deep, with six assists. Michaela Onyenwere and Cotie McMahon chipped in 13 apiece. Kiki Iriafen posted 12 points and nine boards.
Kahleah Copper paced Phoenix with 15 points. Kelsey Plum, acquired from the LA Sparks earlier this month, sat the second half with a left calf injury after scoring five points in 14 minutes.
The Washington Mystics visit Las Vegas on Tuesday with a chance to tie the franchise record of eight straight wins, set in 2018. That matchup is scheduled for 10 PM ET on WNBA League Pass.
