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Washington seeks 25th win this season in matchup with Los Angeles

Washington will aim for its 25th win of the season when the Mystics visit the Los Angeles Sparks

AUGUST 28 • Associated Press

Georgia Amoore scores career-high 25 and the Mystics move into 6th with 80-73 win over Mercury

Georgia Amoore scored 16 of her career-high 25 points in the fourth quarter, Kiki Iriafen added 20 points and 12 rebounds for her 19th double-double of the season, and the Washingt...

AUGUST 28 • Associated Press

Phoenix hosts Washington on home slide

Phoenix enters a matchup with Washington after losing four home games in a row

AUGUST 26 • Associated Press

Mystics beat the Mercury 94-84 for 2nd-most regular-season victories in franchise history

Sonia Citron had 19 points and nine assists, Kiki Iriafen added 18 points and 10 rebounds for her 17th double-double of the season, and the Washington Mystics beat the Phoenix Merc...

AUGUST 26 • Associated Press

Mystics vs Mercury: Best Bets, Player Props & Computer Picks – Aug. 25 Two of the WNBA's best players will be on show when Shakira Austin (17.0 points per game, 13th in league) and the Washington Mystics (22-15)...

AUGUST 25 • BLEACHERNATION.COM

Notches 31 points in win Austin contributed 31 points (11-18 FG, 9-13 FT), 10 rebounds, two blocks and one steal over 33 minutes during Sunday's 105-100 victory over the Fire.

Impact Austin, who was able to play through a questionable tag related to a knee issue, led all scorers in this contest. Through 36 games, she's averaging 17.0 points, 9.6 rebounds, 2.5 assists and 1.3 blocks.

AUGUST 24 • ROTOWIRE

Phoenix hosts Washington following Austin's 31-point game

Washington faces the Phoenix Mercury after Shakira Austin scored 31 points in the Mystics' 105-100 victory over the Portland Fire

AUGUST 24 • Associated Press

Washington Mystics vs. Portland Fire | FULL GAME HIGHLIGHTS | August 23, 2026

AUGUST 24 • YOUTUBE

Austin scores career-high 31, Mystics rally from 14-point deficit and beat Fire 105-100

Shakira Austin had a career-high 31 points and 10 rebounds and Georgia Amoore hit two free throws with 4.2 seconds left to help the Washington Mystics rally from a 14-point deficit...

AUGUST 24 • Associated Press

Cleared to play Sunday Austin (knee) will play Sunday against the Fire.

Impact Austin was able to shake off her questionable tag for this contest. She's been an elite source of fantasy value this season for the Mystics.

AUGUST 23 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable to face Portland Austin (knee) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Fire.

Impact Austin was a late addition to the injury report due to right knee soreness. If she's unable to suit up Sunday, Lauren Betts and Angela Dugalic could see increased playing time. Austin is averaging 20.1 points, 10.0 rebounds, 2.6 assists and 2.0 combined steals-plus-blocks in 29.5 minutes per contest across eight appearances in August.

AUGUST 23 • ROTOWIRE

Portland and Washington meet for non-conference matchup

Portland hosts Washington in out-of-conference play

AUGUST 22 • Associated Press

Ties season high with six dimes Austin posted 17 points (7-13 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 3-4 FT), eight rebounds, six assists, one steal and one block over 33 minutes during the Mystics' 94-84 loss to the Lynx on Friday.

Impact Austin came out hot with eight points in the first half and finished as the Mystics' second-leading scorer behind Kiki Iriafen (19 points). Austin also led the Mystics in assists, tying a season high that she initially set June 28 against the Fire. Through eight games in August, she has averaged 20.1 points, 10.0 rebounds, 2.6 assists and 1.4 blocks over 29.7 minutes per contest.

AUGUST 22 • ROTOWIRE

Miles scores 24, Howard adds 21 as Lynx beat Mystics 94-84, win 6th straight

Olivia Miles scores 24 points as the Minnesota Lynx beat the Washington Mystics 94-84

AUGUST 22 • Associated Press

Minnesota takes road win streak into matchup with Washington

Minnesota will try to keep its seven-game road win streak intact when the Lynx face Washington

AUGUST 20 • Associated Press

Double-double effort Wednesday Austin finished with 11 points (3-9 FG, 5-6 FT), 10 rebounds, two assists and one steal across 23 minutes in Wednesday's 93-82 victory over the Tempo.

Impact Austin didn't shoot the ball well while also committing a game-high four turnovers. Still, it wasn't a horrible performance by any means, with the 26-year-old picking up her second consecutive double-double and 16th of the 2026 campaign.

AUGUST 20 • ROTOWIRE

Kiki Iriafen and Shakira Austin have double-doubles as the Mystics beat the Tempo 93-82

Kiki Iriafen had 21 points and 13 rebounds, Shakira Austin added 11 points and 10 rebounds, and the Washington Mystics beat the short-handed Toronto Tempo 93-82 for their eighth st...

AUGUST 20 • Associated Press

Toronto visits Washington following Citron's 21-point outing

Washington takes on the Toronto Tempo after Sonia Citron scored 21 points in the Washington Mystics' 80-70 win over the Los Angeles Sparks

AUGUST 19 • Associated Press

Double-doubles in victory Austin ended with 17 points (7-13 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 3-4 FT), 11 rebounds, two assists and one block in 31 minutes during Saturday's 80-70 win over the Sparks.

Impact Austin delivered an efficient effort Saturday, finishing as the Mystics' third-leading scorer. She also paced the club in rebounds en route to her fifth double-double over her last seven games. During that span, the 26-year-old center has averaged 23.0 points, 10.3 rebounds, 2.4 assists and 2.0 combined steals-plus-blocks in 30.7 minutes per game.

AUGUST 16 • ROTOWIRE

Sonia Citron, Shakira Austin lead closing charge for Mystics in 80-70 win over Sparks

Sonia Citron scored 21 points, Shakira Austin had 17 points and 11 rebounds, and the Washington Mystics rallied in the fourth quarter to defeat the Los Angeles Sparks 80-70

AUGUST 16 • Associated Press

Deadspin | Mystics will lean on Shakira Austin vs. struggling Sparks Deadspin | Mystics will lean on Shakira Austin vs. struggling Sparks

AUGUST 14 • DEADSPIN.COM

Burrell leads Los Angeles against Washington after 28-point game

Los Angeles visits the Washington Mystics after Rae Burrell scored 28 points in the Sparks' 85-81 loss to the New York Liberty

AUGUST 14 • Associated Press

Aces secure playoff spot with 83-76 victory over the Mystics

Jackie Young had a season-high 32 points and five 3-pointers, A’ja Wilson added 15 points and the Las Vegas Aces secured a playoff spot with an 83-76 victory over the Washington My...

AUGUST 14 • Associated Press

Pops for 29 points Austin finished with 29 points (12-20 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 4-5 FT), eight rebounds, one steal and one block in 30 minutes during Thursday's 83-76 loss to the Aces.

Impact Austin temporarily left the game in the third quarter after appearing to suffer a head injury, but she was back on the court for the fourth. She put together a stellar night, leading the Mystics in scoring and rebounding. However, Austin and Sonia Citron were the only two Washington players to score in double figures, which wasn't enough offensive production to come away with the victory.

AUGUST 14 • ROTOWIRE

Returns for fourth quarter Austin (head) returned to Thursday's game against the Aces for the start of the fourth quarter, Jenn Hatfield of The Next reports.

Impact Austin was spotted walking to the locker room during the third quarter after suffering a head injury. However, she was quickly cleared to return and was on the court for the beginning of the final period.