Shakira Austin erupts for 27 as Mystics battle Storm late

Austin's biggest scoring night fuels Washington push.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Jul 121 min read

A win at home 🤩 The @WashMystics defeat the Storm, 84-79! Shakira Austin went off in this win to power the Mystics to Via @WNBA on X

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.

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@WNBA 2026-07-12T21:29:07.148387+00:00

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