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Mystics Edge Fire in Record-Tying Four-Overtime Marathon
6/29/2026, 2:34:25 PM
Record-Tying Four-Overtime Marathon
On Sunday in Washington, the Mystics defeated the Portland Fire 124-123 after four overtime periods, matching the longest game in WNBA history. The previous four-OT contest occurred on July 3, 2001, when Washington beat Seattle 72-69. The two teams combined for 247 points, the second-most total in league history, and the contest featured 21 ties, 12 lead changes, and a real-time duration of 3 hours 35 minutes.
Statistical Milestones and Records
The Mystics became the first team ever to have three players score at least 27 points in a single game: Sonia Citron 32, Michaela Onyenwere 30, and Kiki Iriafen 27. Citron and Onyenwere also marked the first Mystics duo to each reach 30 points. Eight players logged 45 or more minutes, setting a new WNBA record for player minutes in one game. This season has produced four instances of a team scoring 120 + points, all within the past four days.
Game Flow and Critical Moments
Portland entered halftime with a 55-48 lead, but Washington limited the Fire to just 12 points in the third quarter, narrowing the gap to 67-62. The Mystics reclaimed the lead late in regulation, only for Leite’s 25-foot three-pointer with 0.4 seconds remaining to knot the score at 87-all, forcing the first overtime. Subsequent overtimes saw alternating leads, culminating in Citron’s go-ahead basket with 21.4 seconds left in the fourth overtime.
Individual Performances
Citron delivered a career-high 32 points, including the decisive basket in the final overtime. Onyenwere matched her effort with a career-high 30 points, scoring 25 of those after the third quarter. Iriafen contributed 27 points. For Portland, Carla Leite matched the Mystics’ total with 32 points, highlighted by a 3-pointer from 25 feet with 0.4 seconds left in regulation that forced the first overtime. Fire teammates Sarah Ashlee Barker added 25 points and Megan Gustafson 20.
Injury Update
Mystics guard Georgia Amoore exited the game after experiencing soreness in her right knee, the same knee she injured the previous year, and did not return.
Historical Context
The only prior four-overtime game in league history was the 2001 Washington-Seattle matchup. By achieving three 27-plus scorers, the Mystics set a new league benchmark. The victory also gave Washington its fifth win this season in games decided by three points or fewer, the most in the WNBA.
Implications and Outlook
The win moves the Mystics to a 9-9 record, preserving their contention in the Eastern Conference. The extensive minutes logged raise concerns about player fatigue, underscored by Amoore’s departure. The marathon reflects a broader trend of high-scoring, extended contests this season, with four 120-plus-point games recorded in a single week.
Conflicting Reports & Gaps
All available sources concur on the final score, overtime count, and statistical highlights. No discrepancies were identified, and no post-game statements from team officials or league representatives appear in the reports.
