Mystics fall to Sparks, 88-82

The Washington Mystics faced a tough loss against the Los Angeles Sparks, falling 88-82 despite leading entering the fourth quarter. After a strong start, highlighted by Sonia Citron’s 15 points by halftime, the Mystics struggled to maintain their advantage as Nneka Ogwumike’s scoring kept the Sparks competitive. Georgia Amoore’s timely 3-pointers briefly regained the lead for Washington, but Los Angeles surged ahead in the final minutes to secure the win. Citron finished with a team-high 22 points, while both Kiki Iriafen and Shakira Austin recorded double-doubles.

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