WASHINGTON (AP) — The Dallas Wings couldn’t overcome Washington’s late push, falling 81-75 to the Mystics on Friday night at CareFirst Arena.
Paige Bueckers led Dallas (18-11) with 23 points, while Arike Ogunbowale added 20 to extend her streak of 20-point games to five. Alanna Smith chipped in 11 points off the bench.
The Mystics (16-12) controlled the fourth quarter by dominating the glass and converting 12 of 13 free throws over the final 10 minutes. Washington finished with a 42-32 rebounding advantage and outscored the Wings 44-20 in the paint.
Shakira Austin recorded a game-high 28 points and 10 rebounds, while Kiki Iriafen added 22 points and nine boards for Washington.
Dallas returns home to host the Connecticut Sun on Sunday before traveling back to Washington for the regular-season series finale next wee
