Kiki Iriafen Sank the Lynx, AGAIN, and the WNBA Is Still Talking About Her Clutch Magic

Holy smokes, if you weren't watching Sunday night, you missed a wild one! The Washington Mystics, man, they pulled off an absolute stunner, snatching an 84-79 victory from the Minnesota Lynx right there in Minneapolis. And get this, it wasn't just a win, it was their season-high THIRD straight victory, fueled by a flat-out ridiculous 12-0 surge late in the fourth quarter. You love to see it, especially when your team just refuses to quit, even when it looks like the game is gone.

The Fourth Quarter Comeback That Broke Minnesota's Heart

Let's talk about that fourth quarter, because it was pure chaos and exactly what makes this sport so great. The Lynx, who had been holding onto a lead for most of the game, were up 42-35 at halftime and still cruising 60-56 after three. Minnesota rookie Olivia Miles, the No. 2 overall pick, was absolutely cooking, leading her team with 22 points, and she sparked a 7-0 run that put the Lynx up 76-70 with just 2:30 left on the clock. You're thinking, "game over," right? Nah, not these Mystics. Rookie Cotie McMahon, coming off the bench with 15 points and five assists, drained a huge three-pointer to stop the bleeding. Then, Kiki Iriafen, the clutch queen herself, hit two straight baskets to cap off that insane 12-0 run, giving Washington an 82-76 lead. Iriafen hitting a go-ahead basket late for a second straight game, after doing it against the New York Liberty last time out? That's just cold-blooded.

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Sonia Citron then iced it with four free throws in the final six seconds. The Mystics outscored the Lynx 28-19 in that final period. What a turnaround!

Citron's Consistency and Miles' Rookie Fire

While Iriafen was hitting the dagger, Sonia Citron was the steady hand all night for the Mystics, pouring in a game-high 21 points. She kick-started that epic fourth quarter comeback with a stepback three-pointer, setting the tone for their dominant finish. Here's a stat for you: the Mystics are a killer 7-1 when Citron takes at least 10 shots. She made 6 of 13 attempts in this win, showing that when she's aggressive, good things happen for Washington. On the other side, rookie Olivia Miles for the Lynx, even in a tough loss, showed exactly why she was the No. 2 pick, leading her team in scoring with 22 points. Natasha Howard also had a strong showing with 20 points, and Courtney Williams added 13, with Kayla McBride chipping in 12. But ultimately, the Mystics' late-game fire was too much for them to handle. So, what's next for these two squads after such a dramatic finish? The Mystics host the Lynx on Wednesday, in the second of their two straight matchups. You know Minnesota is going to be hungry for revenge after this gut-wrenching loss, especially getting beat by Iriafen's heroics *again*. The Mystics are riding high on a three-game win streak, showing real grit and late-game execution. If they keep finding ways to close like this, their season is only going to get more exciting. This next game is going to be absolutely ELECTRIC!

This article was created with AI assistance and reviewed by Seattle On Tap editorial staff. Always verify information with official team sources.