{"id":3743,"date":"2026-08-20T17:49:50","date_gmt":"2026-08-20T17:49:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dbltakesports.com\/?p=3743"},"modified":"2026-08-20T17:49:51","modified_gmt":"2026-08-20T17:49:51","slug":"mystics-sweep-tempo-turn-focus-to-wnba-best-lynx","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dbltakesports.com\/index.php\/2026\/08\/20\/mystics-sweep-tempo-turn-focus-to-wnba-best-lynx\/","title":{"rendered":"Mystics Sweep Tempo, Turn Focus to WNBA-Best Lynx"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Washington Mystics took care of business against the Toronto Tempo Wednesday night. Now comes a much tougher test.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Washington defeated Toronto 93-82 at CareFirst Arena, completing a 4-0 season sweep of the expansion Tempo and improving to 21-14 on the season. The victory was also the Mystics\u2019 eighth consecutive win at home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Mystics created separation in the second quarter, opening the period on a 12-0 run as Toronto missed its first five shots. Washington outscored the Tempo 22-9 in the quarter and carried a 47-33 advantage into halftime.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Kiki Iriafen once again set the tone inside, finishing with 21 points and 13 rebounds on 8-of-12 shooting for her 15th double-double of the season. Shakira Austin added 11 points and 10 rebounds for her 16th double-double as the Mystics controlled the glass 43-27.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That frontcourt production has become one of Washington\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/dbltakesports.com\/index.php\/2026\/08\/06\/mystics-20-point-comeback-reinforces-identity-built-throughout-season\/\" title=\"\">most dependable advantages<\/a>, and it could be particularly important as the Mystics turn their attention to Minnesota.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Michaela Onyenwere also provided an offensive boost Wednesday, scoring 14 points and connecting on four three-pointers. Sonia Citron added 13 points and six assists as Washington received contributions throughout the lineup.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">While the Mystics ultimately won comfortably, Toronto entered the matchup short-handed. The Tempo were without their top three scorers \u2014 Marina Mabrey, Brittney Sykes and Nyara Sabally \u2014 on the second night of a back-to-back. Rookie Kiki Rice led Toronto with 19 points.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For more from Wednesday\u2019s win, watch Laila Rogers\u2019 postgame recap from CareFirst Arena.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-9-16 wp-has-aspect-ratio has-custom-css wp-custom-css-ed473aa7\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"Mystics Win 8th Straight at Home, Sweep Toronto Tempo\" width=\"563\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/WnFCGDQsM8M?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Friday should provide a much different measuring stick.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Minnesota Lynx come to Washington with a league-best 30-7 record after <a href=\"https:\/\/www.espn.com\/wnba\/story\/_\/id\/49667151\/miles-exits-another-milestone-night-lynx-beat-valkyries\" title=\"\">defeating the Golden State Valkyries<\/a> 77-66 on Wednesday. The Mystics, however, already know they can compete with Minnesota.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Washington and Minnesota split two meetings in June, with both decided by five points or fewer. The Mystics earned an 84-79 road victory on June 21, closing the game on a 12-0 run after trailing by six with less than three minutes remaining.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Three days later at CareFirst Arena, Minnesota returned the favor. Washington built a 12-point second-half lead before the Lynx rallied for a 78-76 victory. Sonia Citron scored 28 points in the loss, while Iriafen and Austin both recorded double-doubles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Those two games showed there has been little separating the teams head-to-head, even as Minnesota has established itself at the top of the league.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For Washington, Wednesday\u2019s win kept its home momentum going and reinforced the interior production that has fueled much of its success this season. 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