Overview
- The Mystics beat the Wings 81-75 on Friday as Shakira Austin scored a season-high 28 points and collected 10 rebounds to anchor Washington's win.
- Washington dominated the glass 42-32 and scored 40 points in the paint, turning offensive rebounds into extra possessions and late free-throw opportunities.
- Sonia Citron hit four clutch free throws in the final 24 seconds after Austin's free throws gave Washington the lead with 1:21 remaining, which closed out the game.
- Paige Bueckers finished with 23 points and Arike Ogunbowale had 20, but Dallas' paint defense and late-game execution problems produced a second straight close loss and hurt their standing.
- The teams will meet again in Washington this week and Dallas returns home Sunday to face Connecticut, which recently traded Aneesah Morrow and could alter upcoming rebounding matchups and seeding scenarios.