WNBA Comeback Player of the Year Shakira Austin Is Missing Shots And The Mystics Have No Answer

Alright, sports fans, let's talk about the Washington Mystics for a minute. They're out on a three-game road trip and things are looking *rough* away from home. We just saw them drop their fourth game in five away from D.C., and the biggest shocker? WNBA Comeback Player of the Year Shakira Austin got held to a measly eight points in their last 86-64 setback to the New York Liberty. What's going on?! Sure, Michaela Onyenwere's been hot, but that's not enough to stop this slide. They're heading into Connecticut on Wednesday, desperate to turn things around against a seriously slumping Sun team.

Road Woes And The Search For Answers

It's been a tough stretch for the Mystics, especially away from home. That 86-64 loss to the Liberty on Sunday was rough, their fourth loss in five road games. On the bright side, Michaela Onyenwere is playing out of her mind! She dropped 17 points and has been dialed in for three straight contests, shooting 18-for-32 from the floor, including 6-for-9 from beyond the arc. That's pure fire! But here's the kicker: Austin's eight-point performance was her second time in four games she couldn't crack double digits. When your Comeback Player of the Year struggles, that's a problem. Sonia Citron leads the team with 16.6 points per game, and Kiki Iriafen pulls down a team-best 8.9 rebounds to go with her 14.6 points. The talent is th

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ere, so why the road struggles?

The Sun's Long, Dark Shadow

Now, if the Mystics are struggling, the Connecticut Sun are in a full-blown crisis. They're sitting at a dismal 2-13 overall, 0-5 in the Commissioner's Cup, and get this, they're on their *second* five-game losing streak of the season! Yeah, you read that right. Their last outing was an 85-75 loss to the Indiana Fever, just piling on the misery. Olivia Nelson-Ododa tried to rally them with 12 points and seven rebounds, but her quote sums up their issues: "It's just about closing. Until we get to that point, we're just going to have to keep pushing and pushing. But for us, right now, it's about closing and being able to finish out these games." Among healthy players, Aneesah Morrow averages 12.0 points and 10.5 rebounds per game. "Pushing and pushing" clearly isn't enough right now. So, what's next for the Mystics? Coach Sydney Johnson isn't giving up on Austin, saying "Kira has really high standards for herself. It's our job to meet those and push her beyond it." Sounds like they know the potential is there, but they gotta unlock it! These two teams split their four-game series last year, so this Wednesday's matchup is a chance for Washington to prove they can win on the road and stop this frustrating skid. Can they get Austin back on track and escape Connecticut with a much-needed win? Every game matters for team morale and early season trends. Let's see if they can finally put it all together!

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