Overview
- Washington erased a late deficit with a 25-12 fourth-quarter surge to turn a one-point game into an 80-70 win on Aug. 15.
- Sonia Citron led the charge with 21 points, eight assists and six rebounds while Shakira Austin added 17 points and 11 rebounds and Kiki Iriafen scored 19.
- The Mystics dominated the paint and the glass, scoring about 60 points inside and out-rebounding Los Angeles roughly 43-27.
- Rae Burrell led the Sparks with 20 points and Nneka Ogwumike had 15, but Los Angeles was hampered by Cameron Brink sitting out with a rib injury and a broader losing skid.
- The victory moved Washington to 20-14 and reinforced its recent form, while the Sparks’ injuries and midseason roster moves have deepened doubts about their playoff chances.