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Washington Mystics Extend Streak to Six with Austin, McMahon Heroics

8/8/2026

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Washington Mystics beat Atlanta Dream 79-74 on Friday, extending their streak to six games, matching the 2019 record and posting nine first-half blocks, 12 total.
Shakira Austin scored 27 points and 13 rebounds as the Mystics rallied from a 20-point deficit to beat Dallas Wings 96-92.
Rookie Cotie McMahon contributed 18 points, including 10 in the fourth quarter and a three-point play that gave Washington the lead.

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Washington Mystics beat Atlanta Dream 79-74 on Friday, extending their streak to six games, matching the 2019 record and posting nine first-half blocks, 12 total.
Shakira Austin scored 27 points and 13 rebounds as the Mystics rallied from a 20-point deficit to beat Dallas Wings 96-92.
Rookie Cotie McMahon contributed 18 points, including 10 in the fourth quarter and a three-point play that gave Washington the lead.