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Mystics Extend Streak to Seven, Earn Home Playoff Game

8/12/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Washington Mystics extended their winning streak to seven games, climbing to fifth place and a home playoff game.
Sonia Citron averaged 17.1 points and 3.8 assists while Kiki Iriafen added 15 points and 9 rebounds.
The Mystics, second in defensive rating (103.3) and leaders in rebounds per game (37.5), will face No. 3 Las Vegas Aces on Aug. 11.
Betnijah Laney-Hamilton signed on Friday after being waived by the New York Liberty.

History

Historical Context

The Houston Comets, a founding WNBA franchise, captured the league’s first four titles from 1997 through 2000, posting a record-setting 27-3 (.900) season in 1998 and establishing early credibility. That standard of dominance resurfaces as the Washington Mystics string together a seven-game winning streak in 2024, driven by Sonia Citron’s scoring.

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Story summary

Washington Mystics extended their winning streak to seven games, climbing to fifth place and a home playoff game.
Sonia Citron averaged 17.1 points and 3.8 assists while Kiki Iriafen added 15 points and 9 rebounds.
The Mystics, second in defensive rating (103.3) and leaders in rebounds per game (37.5), will face No. 3 Las Vegas Aces on Aug. 11.
Betnijah Laney-Hamilton signed on Friday after being waived by the New York Liberty.

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