Full Breakdown
Mystics Rally From 20-Point Hole to Beat Wings 96-92
8/6/2026, 11:33:47 AM
Game Recap
Washington Mystics erased a 20-point deficit to defeat the Dallas Wings 96-92, extending their winning streak to five games. The Mystics trailed 76-56 late in the third quarter but sparked a 12-0 run to tie the game at 86-all with 3:38 left. Cotie McMahon’s three-point play gave Washington its first lead, 89-88, and Sonia Citron’s lane shot pushed the margin to 93-88 with just over a minute remaining. A late foul reversal and McMahon’s free throws sealed the 95-90 advantage before the final buzzer.
Key Performances
- Shakira Austin led Washington with 27 points and 13 rebounds.
- Cotie McMahon contributed a season-high 18 points, including 10 in the decisive fourth quarter.
- Sonia Citron added 12 points, scoring crucial baskets in the closing minutes.
- For Dallas, Jessica Shepard recorded her 20th double-double of the season with 22 points and 11 rebounds, while Alanna Smith posted 21 points and 11 boards.
Series Context and Relocation Plans
The matchup was the rubber game of a regular-season series that began with Dallas winning 81-75 in Washington. The Mystics have now won four straight, their longest streak since 2020, propelled by Austin’s scoring and Citron’s two-way play. The Wings, who have not won in the capital since 2023, are preparing to move all 2027 home games from UT Arlington to the 20,000-seat American Airlines Center in Dallas.
> “We’re the Dallas Wings, at the end of the day. We’re not the Arlington Wings,” — Arike Ogunbowale, guard, Dallas Wings
Impact
Washington’s comeback underscores its resilience and depth, positioning the Mystics as a formidable contender in the Eastern Conference. Dallas, meanwhile, seeks to translate its upcoming venue shift into on-court success after a recent loss that highlighted defensive lapses in the fourth quarter.
