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06/21 19:48 CDT Mystics use a late 12-0 surge to beat Lynx 84-79 and win third
straight game
Mystics use a late 12-0 surge to beat Lynx 84-79 and win third straight game
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) --- Sonia Citron had 21 points and Kiki Iriafen added 17,
hitting a go-ahead basket late for a second straight game, to help the
Washington Mystics beat the Minnesota Lynx 84-79 on Sunday night.
Minnesota rookie Olivia Miles had a three-point play to spark a 7-0 run for a
76-70 lead with 2:30 left to play.
Washington rookie Cotie McMahon answered with a 3-pointer and Iriafen followed
with two straight baskets in a 12-0 run as the Mystics (8-7) took an 82-76
lead. Citron sank four free throws in the final six seconds to clinch a
season-high third straight victory. McMahon had 15 points and five assists off
the bench. Iriafen had a go-ahead basket in a win over the New York Liberty
last time out.
Miles, the No. 2 overall selection in this year's draft, led the Lynx (13-4)
with 22 points and Natasha Howard scored 20. Courtney Williams added 13 points
and Kayla McBride scored 12.
Minnesota led 42-35 at halftime and 60-56 after three quarters. Citron buried a
stepback 3-pointer to start a fourth quarter that saw the Mystics outscore the
Lynx 28-19.
The Mystics are 7-1 when Citron takes 10 shots. She made 6 of 13 in the win.
Up next
Washington hosts Minnesota on Wednesday in the second of two straight matchups.
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