Iriafen posts first-half double-double, a Mystics playoff first

10 points, 12 rebounds by halftime

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 47m1 min read

A @WashMystics Playoff first for Kiki Iriafen ‼️ 10 points. 12 rebounds. ALL by halftime. No Mystics player had ever r Via @WNBA on X

What happened: Iriafen totaled 10 points, 12 rebounds and 2 assists before halftime. Washington trailed 50-42 at halftime; the Atlanta Dream lead the series 1-0 entering play.

Why it matters: The 12-rebound half gives Washington extended possessions in a postseason setting. It sets a new Mystics postseason benchmark for first-half production.

By the numbers: Kiki Iriafen: 10 PTS, 12 REB, 2 AST in first half; first Mystics first-half double-double in postseason play; Halftime: Atlanta Dream 50, Washington Mystics 42; Series: Atlanta Dream lead 1-0 entering play.

What to watch: Second-half focus is Iriafen's continued rebounding and whether Washington trims the deficit after the break.

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@WNBA 2026-10-01T00:14:18.710502+00:00

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