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Karlie Samuelson's Perfect Shooting Fuels Mystics' Playoff Hopes

Washington Mystics defeat Phoenix Mercury 90-77, continuing their remarkable late-season surge.

  • Samuelson scored a career-high 19 points, making all six of her field goal attempts, including five three-pointers.
  • The Mystics have won five of their last six games after starting the season with a 0-12 record.
  • Washington is now just half a game behind Chicago and Atlanta for the final playoff spot.
  • The Mystics' bench contributed significantly, outscoring Phoenix's reserves 44-24.
  • Phoenix's leading scorer, Kahleah Copper, was held to 11 points, well below her average.
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