Austin’s Go-Ahead Three-Point Play Lifts Mystics to 100-99 Win Over Aces
Washington’s offensive rebounding and balanced scoring produced a late rally that gives the Mystics momentum before their homestand.
Overview
- The Mystics completed a comeback victory on Wednesday night, overcoming a nine-point fourth-quarter deficit to beat the Las Vegas Aces 100-99.
- Shakira Austin scored 25 points and secured an offensive rebound before converting the go-ahead three-point play with 12.8 seconds left to put Washington ahead.
- A'ja Wilson poured in 38 points and Jackie Young added 24 for Las Vegas, but the Aces were outworked on the boards and missed a buzzer three by Chelsea Gray.
- Washington won the rebounding battle 34-24, including a 12-4 edge on the offensive glass, and all five Mystics starters finished with at least 10 points.
- The win gives Washington short-term momentum as it begins a homestand next week and leaves Las Vegas two games behind the league lead as both teams enter the All-Star break.