Overview
- The Mystics defeated the Phoenix Mercury 94-84 in Phoenix on Tuesday, led by Sonia Citron who scored 19 points and handed out nine assists.
- Washington raced away with large runs late in the first quarter and before halftime, shooting nearly 60 percent in the first half to build a double-digit lead.
- Five Mystics finished in double figures with Kiki Iriafen recording 18 points and 10 rebounds and Shakira Austin adding 16 points and rim protection.
- The Mercury dropped their sixth loss in seven games despite 19-point efforts from Natasha Mack and Kahleah Copper and the home debut of newly acquired Kelsey Plum.
- Washington has won 11 of its last 14 games and improved to 23-15, a run that strengthens its postseason positioning even as questions remain about perimeter shooting and point-guard consistency.