The Washington Mystics fell to the Las Vegas Aces on Thursday night despite Shakira Austin’s season-high 29 points and efficient team shooting. Washington shot 50.8% from the field, made 40% of its three-point attempts and scored 50 points in the paint.
Austin finished 12-of-20 from the field and added eight rebounds. The performance extended her streak of at least 15 points and five rebounds to 13 consecutive games, setting a new Washington Mystics single-season franchise record.
Washington Mystics Win Another Rebounding Battle
Washington outrebounded Las Vegas 35-27, marking the 30th time this season the Mystics have won the rebounding battle. That total ranks as the third-highest single-season mark in WNBA history.
The Mystics also extended their streak of games with at least 40 points in the paint to 10 consecutive games. The run is tied for the second-longest such streak in WNBA history.
Sonia Citron Reaches Multiple Milestones
Sonia Citron scored 17 points and recorded a game-high eight assists against the Las Vegas Aces. Her eight assists matched her career high.
Citron also became the fastest player in Washington Mystics history to record 500 points, 100 rebounds and 100 assists in a single season. She reached all three marks in 30 games.
Maryland Sports Blog Take
Washington’s loss to Las Vegas came despite advantages in shooting efficiency, rebounding and interior scoring. Austin’s 29 points extended a franchise-record streak, while Citron reached multiple milestones with her scoring and passing.
The Mystics’ 30th rebounding victory of the season and their 10-game run of scoring at least 40 points in the paint provided additional context for the result.
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