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Shakira Austin Leads Mystics to Thrilling 68-64 Victory

6/26/2025

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Shakira Austin shone brightly as the Washington Mystics triumphed over the Minnesota Lynx with a nail-biting 68-64 victory. Austin's impressive 19 points and eight rebounds fueled a late-game surge, overcoming the absence of their top scorer. Meanwhile, Alanna Smith's 26 points couldn't save the Lynx, who faltered with shooting woes and costly turnovers.

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Shakira Austin shone brightly as the Washington Mystics triumphed over the Minnesota Lynx with a nail-biting 68-64 victory. Austin's impressive 19 points and eight rebounds fueled a late-game surge, overcoming the absence of their top scorer. Meanwhile, Alanna Smith's 26 points couldn't save the Lynx, who faltered with shooting woes and costly turnovers.