I got to ask Kiki Rice about her adjustment to the WNBA schedule coming from the college championship game, to training camp then having a back to back for the first time tonight. I also asked Sandy Brondello about her experience coaching Diana Taurasi.

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The Washington Mystics get the win against the Los Angeles Sparks 70-80. Rebounding was the story for the Mystics as they dominated, grabbing 43 to LA’s 27. Cotie McMahon had a career-high nine boards. Five players grabbed at least five rebounds. This is Washington’s 31st time overpowering an opponent on the glass this season. This count is the third highest in WNBA history (2025 Atlanta Dream: 33, 2023 New York Liberty: 32). Additionally, this was the Mystics’ 14th time registering a +10 rebound differential, tied for the fourth-highest single season mark in WNBA history (2022 Connecticut Sun: 17, 2023 Dallas Wings: 16, 2005 Dallas: 15, 2007 Dallas: 14, 2002 Los Angeles: 14).

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With this move, it seems the Mystics are gearing up for a playoff run. All season, they have been preaching player development. Seems like they are ahead of schedule and currently are sitting at the sixth seed. They have won six straight games.

There is a possibility that Rori Harmon might get signed back in a development contract. Will update with more as time goes along.

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Coach Johnson has been very vocal about Shakira Austin being snubbed for WNBA All-Star and was hoping she gets some recognition for her strong play this season. She was awarded AP Player of the Week for last week. I asked him his thoughts on her finally getting her due.

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Mystics Head Coach Sydney Johnson, Shakira Austin and Cotie McMahon talked to media postgame about how much the community embraces the Mystics. Coach and the players took time to give appreciation to the crowd for rocking with them despite being down by 20 points.

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The Washington Mystics get the win over the Dallas Wings 81-75. Shakira Austin scored and grabbed a game-high 28 points with 10 rebounds. Here is a recap of the game with postgame highlights, analysis, as well comments from Austin, Sonia Citron and Head Coach Sydney Johnson.

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Full postgame after the Washington Mystics defeated the Connecticut Sun on Tuesday, July 28th.

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Cotie McMahon provided a spark off the bench with 11 points, consistently putting pressure on the defense by attacking the basket and earning trips to the free-throw line, where she finished 7-for-8.

After the game, I asked McMahon about her downhill mentality and what allows her to get to the rim so effectively. I also asked Coach Sydney Johnson how valuable that attacking style has become for the Mystics’ offense.

This post includes both postgame interviews, along with game footage of McMahon attacking the basket, offering a closer look at why her aggressive approach is becoming an important part of Washington’s success.

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The Washington Mystics get the big win over the Las Vegas Aces 99-100. Here are some postgame comments from Georgia Amoore and Lauren Betts. The Mystics goes into the All-Star break with a record of 14-12 with back-to-back wins over two of the top teams in the league.

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Some notes from the Mystics’ last game against the Toronto Tempo. They will face the Portland Fire tonight at CareFirst Arena

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