Washington's 7-Point Halftime Comeback and the League-Best Lynx Are Not Ready For It

WHOA. You guys watching the Mystics? Because they just pulled off an absolutely WILD upset against the league-best Minnesota Lynx, walking into Minneapolis and snatching an 84-79 victory that I am STILL buzzing about. This wasn't some fluke, either. This was Washington rolling, showing everyone they're for real with their fourth win in five games, pushing their record to 8-7. Meanwhile, the Lynx, who were sitting pretty at 13-4 and had won 11 of their last 12, just got a reality check. Sonia Citron was lights out with 21 points, leading the charge. What a game!

When the Mystics Flipped the Script

Listen, it didn't start pretty. The Lynx came out firing, with Nia Coffey hitting a three less than two minutes in to kick off an 8-0 run. For a minute there, it felt like it was going to be one of those nights. But Washington didn't fold! Angela Dugalic got back-to-back layups to give them their first lead, 21-20, with just over a minute left in the first quarter. They were tied 22-all after ten minutes, showing some serious fight early. Then Minnesota hit back hard, though. After Kiki Iriafen tied it at 28, the Lynx dropped a 10-0 spurt, with Maya Caldwell and Natasha Howard combining for consecutive baskets. Olivia Miles pushed their lead to 42-32 late in the second, but Cotie McMahon drilled a three in the final seconds to cut the halftime deficit to 42-35. Seven points down against the league's top squad? That's a mountain to climb.

Clutch Plays and Ice in Their Veins

But climb it they did! The Mys

Trade on Every Game with Kalshi

Click Here to sign up to Kalshi — Free $10 when you sign up using our link or use code: ONTAPSEA. The only federally regulated prediction market in the US. Trade on real sports outcomes. Available in all 50 states.

tics came out of the locker room fired up, pulling even at 49 with five and a half minutes left in the third. Even when Minnesota built back a six-point edge, McMahon’s layup cut it to 60-56 heading into the final quarter. And that's when things REALLY got crazy. Washington outscored the Lynx a dominant 28-19 in the fourth! Lauren Betts sank a layup with 7:56 left, giving Washington its first lead since the second quarter, 63-62. McMahon then split free throws for a 70-69 lead. The Lynx responded with a Miles three-point play to ignite a 7-0 run, putting them back up by six. But McMahon, again, hit a triple to cut it to three with 2:14 remaining. Then, with just over a minute left, Iriafen’s layup slashed Minnesota’s lead to a single point, 76-75. The Mystics forced a huge shot clock turnover, and then Iriafen hit another basket with just 19 seconds left to grab a 77-76 lead. After a timeout, Miles turned it over and fouled Georgia Amoore, who split her free throws. Iriafen grabbed the offensive board on the miss, went 1-for-2 from the line, and suddenly Washington had a three-point lead with 14 seconds left. Another offensive rebound on the subsequent miss, and Michaela Onyenwere made one of two foul shots to stretch the margin to four, 80-76. Nia Coffey missed a three-pointer, and then Citron sealed the deal with more free throws. Absolute pandemonium! What a statement win for Washington! After taking down the league-best Lynx and showing such incredible resilience and clutch play, everyone in the league is going to be watching them. Can they keep this momentum going? You bet we'll be tuning in to find out!

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