What happened: Washington's Shakira Austin is putting up 27 points, 5 rebounds, 3 assists and 2 made threes as the Mystics battle the Storm. Washington had led 45-40 at halftime before Austin's second-half surge.
Why it matters: Austin's line is the standout individual performance of the game for either side. Washington enters at 10-10 on the season while Seattle sits at 6-18, and Austin's production has been central to keeping the Mystics competitive in a tight contest.
By the numbers: Shakira Austin: 27 PTS, 5 REB, 3 AST, 2 3PM. Season snapshot — Washington Mystics 10-10 (L5: LWWLL), scoring 81.1 per game; Seattle Storm 6-18 (L5: LWLLW), scoring 80.0 per game.
What to watch: Watch whether Austin's scoring pace holds as the game continues down the stretch.