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07/02 21:10 CDT Shakira Austin scores 21, Kiki Iriafen gets a double-double and
the Mystics beat the Dream 81-76
Shakira Austin scores 21, Kiki Iriafen gets a double-double and the Mystics
beat the Dream 81-76
WASHINGTON (AP) --- Shakira Austin had 21 points and nine rebounds, Kiki
Iriafen added 14 points and 10 rebounds for her eighth double-double this
season, and the Washington Mystics beat the Atlanta Dream 81-76 on Thursday
night.
Iriafen made layups on back-to-back possessions to give Washington a 78-74 lead
with 1:20 left. Georgia Amoore sealed it by making two free throws with 11.4
seconds remaining to make it 80-76.
Alicia Florez had 13 points and seven assists off the bench and Amoore finished
with 11 points for Washington (10-9). Sonia Citron, who was coming off a
32-point performance in a four-overtime win over Portland on Sunday, did not
play due to right knee soreness.
Rhyne Howard led Atlanta (12-8) with 24 points and five 3-pointers. Allisha
Gray added 17 points, Angel Reese had 13 points and 13 rebounds, and Jordin
Canada scored 10 points.
Washington trailed 41-32 at halftime after turning it over 18 times and
attempting 22 fewer shots than Atlanta. But the Mystics responded with five
3-pointers in the third quarter to take a 60-56 lead entering the fourth.
The Mystics finished with 31 field goals and 27 turnovers.
Atlanta has lost four straight games --- all on the road.
Up next
Atlanta: Begins a four-game homestand on Saturday against Golden State.
Washington: Stays home to play the Valkyries on Monday.
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AP WNBA: https://apnews.com/hub/wnba-basketball
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