Game Recap: Mystics at Fever
The Washington Mystics made history on Sunday, defeating the Indiana Fever to earn their 26th victory of the season, matching the 2019 WNBA Championship team for the most regular-season wins in franchise history.
Washington set the tone from the opening tip, pouring in a season-high 34 first-quarter points. The Mystics finished the game shooting 50% from three, scored 50 points in the paint, and held Indiana to 77 points to secure the season series, 2-1. Kiki Iriafen led Washington with 21 points and a game-high 14 rebounds, recording her 22nd double-double of the season. Iriafen has now posted a double-double in eight consecutive games, extending her franchise record and matching the longest streak in the WNBA this season.
Shakira Austin delivered a complete performance with 20 points, 10 rebounds, five assists, and two steals for her 19th double-double of the year. Austin also made history on the glass, setting a new Mystics single-season rebounding record while moving into sixth place on the franchise's all-time rebounding list. Together, Austin and Iriafen became just the second pair of Mystics teammates to record 20-point, 10-rebound double-doubles in the same game. It also marked the ninth time this season both have recorded a double-double in the same contest, extending their WNBA record for a pair of teammates.
Sonia Citron added 16 points and a career-high-tying nine assists, helping Washington keep the offense moving throughout the night.
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