| Qtr | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 LV | 22 | 23 | 33 | 21 | 99 |
 WSH | 21 | 25 | 25 | 29 | 100 |
The Mystics edged the Aces 100-99 in a thrilling showdown! Shakira Austin led the charge with 25 points, showcasing her scoring prowess. The Mystics now lead the season series 1-0, adding excitement to their playoff push as they improve to 14-12. In a nail-biting finish, the Mystics secured a 100-99 victory over the Aces at CareFirst Arena, propelled by Shakira Austin's 25 points. The Mystics showcased their shooting finesse, hitting 54% from beyond the arc, while the Aces were hot at 55% from the field, making for a riveting matchup. A'ja Wilson put on a show for the Aces, scoring 38 points, but it wasn't enough to clinch the win. With this victory, the Mystics now lead the season series 1-0, making a strong case as they push for a playoff spot, improving their record to 14-12.
The Mystics sit 4th in the Eastern Conference, 2 games back, coming off a loss, 6-4 over their last 10. The Aces sit 3rd in the Western Conference, 4 games back, winners of 3 straight, 6-4 over their last 10.
The most recent baskets, with the running score beside each one. Basketball scores too often to list a game end to end, so this is the latest stretch of it rather than the whole.
Shakira Austin makes 8-foot jumper (Sonia Citron assists)Score91-90Chelsea Gray makes 10-foot jumperScore93-90Chelsea Gray makes free throw 1 of 1Score94-90Michaela Onyenwere makes 25-foot three point jumper (Sonia Citron assists)Score94-93A'ja Wilson makes free throw 1 of 2Score95-93A'ja Wilson makes free throw 2 of 2Score96-93Sonia Citron makes free throw 1 of 2Score96-94Sonia Citron makes free throw 2 of 2Score96-95A'ja Wilson makes free throw 1 of 2Score97-95A'ja Wilson makes free throw 2 of 2Score98-95Sonia Citron makes driving layup (Shakira Austin assists)Score98-97A'ja Wilson makes free throw 2 of 2Score99-97Shakira Austin makes two point shotScore99-99Shakira Austin makes free throw 1 of 1Score99-100Each side's next fixtures, with the date and who travels.
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