The League-Best Lynx Saw Their 11-1 Run End Hard Tonight, and Sonia Citron Is Why

Holy smokes, folks! If you went to bed early, you missed an absolute thriller in Minneapolis. The Washington Mystics, rolling with four wins in their last five, just pulled off a HUGE 84-79 upset over the Minnesota Lynx. And get this: the Lynx weren't just good, they were *league-best* at 13-4 and had won a ridiculous 11 of their previous 12 games. Sonia Citron was an absolute force, pouring in 21 points to lead the charge. This wasn't just a win, it was a statement.

The Comeback That Stunned Everyone

Seriously, this game had everything. The Lynx thought they'd run away with it, jumping out to an 8-0 lead in less than two minutes. But the Mystics weren't having it. Angela Dugalic hit back-to-back layups for Washington's first lead, 21-20, in the first quarter. We were knotted at 22 after 10 minutes, but then Minnesota started flexing. After Kiki Iriafen tied it at 28, the Lynx went on a 10-0 run from Maya Caldwell and Natasha Howard. Olivia Miles pushed their lead to 42-32, but Cotie McMahon drained a triple to cut it to 42-35 by halftime. Down seven against the league's best? Most teams fold. Not these Mystics. They clawed back, tying it at 49 with 5:30 left in the third. Minnesota rebuilt their lead by six, but McMahon's layup kept it close, 60-56, heading into the final frame. You could feel the tension building, right?

Fourth Quarter Firewall

That fourth qu

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arter? Pure, unadulterated grit. With 7:56 left, Lauren Betts hit a layup, and the Mystics had the lead back, 63-62. McMahon split free throws, making it 70-69, but Olivia Miles answered with a three-point play, sparking a 7-0 Lynx run and a six-point lead! For real, it felt like a gut punch. McMahon, clutch as ever, immediately hit a three-pointer to cut it to three with 2:14 remaining. Iriafen then hit a layup, cutting Minnesota's lead to 76-75 with just over a minute to go. The Mystics forced a shot clock turnover, then Iriafen hit another basket, giving Washington a 77-76 lead with 19 seconds left. After a Minnesota timeout, Miles turned the ball over and fouled Georgia Amoore, who split her free throws. Iriafen grabbed the offensive rebound and made one of two from the line, extending the lead to three with 14 seconds left. Another offensive rebound, and Michaela Onyenwere sealed the deal with one of two free throws for an 80-76 lead. Nia Coffey's desperate three-pointer missed, and Sonia Citron's free throws iced the comeback win. What a finish! This Mystics squad just proved they can hang with anyone, even the *best* in the league. Winning four of their last five, they're building something special. Taking down a team that had won 11 of their last 12 is a massive confidence booster. You gotta believe this kind of performance, especially dominating that final quarter, is going to send shockwaves. Keep an eye on these Mystics, because they're showing they're for real.

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