Washington MysticsvsGolden State Valkyries
WSH 90/GS 82
Things to say
The Washington Mystics beat the Golden State Valkyries 90-82 on the road at Chase Center.
01
opener
Mystics went into Golden State and took care of business, 90-82. Valkyries just couldn't buy a bucket down the stretch. Road win, no drama.
02
key player
Kiki Iriafen was the best player on the floor. 23 points, bullied them in the paint all night.
03
hot take
Golden State is 19-8 but that offense scares me. You don't win in the playoffs scoring 82.
04
deep cut
Shakira Austin quietly grabbed 15 boards. That's the kind of thing nobody talks about that decides these games.
05
exit
Anyway, Mystics are climbing back to .500 — let's see if they can keep it rolling next one.
The recap
Washington went into Chase Center and walked out with a gritty 90-82 win as road dogs. Kiki Iriafen was the engine all night, dropping a game-high 23 and getting whatever she wanted in the paint, while Shakira Austin ate the glass up for 15 boards.
Golden State got 20 from Kaitlyn Chen but just couldn't buy enough buckets to keep pace down the stretch. Georgia Amoore ran the show with 8 dimes, and the Valkyries took the L at home to slip to 19-8.