Shakira Austin had 21 points, 11 rebounds and five blocks, Kiki Iriafen added 15 points, and the Washington Mystics beat the Atlanta Dream 79-74 on Friday night for their sixth straight victory.
Atlanta Dream v Washington Mystics WASHINGTON, DC - AUGUST 07: Isobel Borlase #20 of the Atlanta Dream goes to the basket against Alicia Florez #2 and Cotie McMahon #23 of the Washington Mystics during the first half of the game at CareFirst Arena on August 7, 2026 in Washington, DC. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images)
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Atlanta Dream v Washington Mystics WASHINGTON, DC - AUGUST 07: Angel Reese #5 of the Atlanta Dream drives to the basket against Shakira Austin #0 and Kiki Iriafen #44 of the Washington Mystics during the first half of the game at CareFirst Arena on August 7, 2026 in Washington, DC. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images)
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Atlanta Dream v Washington Mystics WASHINGTON, DC - AUGUST 07: Allisha Gray #15 of the Atlanta Dream goes to the basket against Shakira Austin #0 of the Washington Mystics during the first half of the game at CareFirst Arena on August 7, 2026 in Washington, DC. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images)
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Atlanta Dream v Washington Mystics WASHINGTON, DC - AUGUST 07: Shakira Austin #0 of the Washington Mystics celebrates after making a three point basket during the first half of the game at CareFirst Arena on August 7, 2026 in Washington, DC. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images)
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Atlanta Dream v Washington Mystics WASHINGTON, DC - AUGUST 07: Angel Reese #5 of the Atlanta Dream reacts after being called for a foul against the Washington Mystics during the first half of the game at CareFirst Arena on August 7, 2026 in Washington, DC. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images)
WASHINGTON (AP) 鈥� Shakira Austin had 21 points, 11 rebounds and five blocks, Kiki Iriafen added 15 points, and the Washington Mystics beat the Atlanta Dream 79-74 on Friday night for their sixth straight victory.
Washington had a 64-48 lead early in the fourth quarter before Atlanta closed within 77-74 with 32.3 seconds to go. But,
Washington (18-12) current win streak matches the franchise-record six-game run by the 2019 championship team.
Sonia Citron had 14 points, rookie Cotie McMahon added 11 and Cassandre Prosper scored 10 off the bench for Washington. Rookie Lauren Betts had a career-high 11 rebounds. The Mystics set a franchise record for blocks in any half with nine in the first and had a franchise-record 12 overall.
Allisha Gray scored 26 points to reach 20-plus points for the 15th time this season for Atlanta (19-12). The Dream have lost back-to-back games following a five-game win streak. Rhyne Howard added 19 points despite playing with five fouls throughout the fourth quarter.
Angel Reese grabbed 16 rebounds and scored seven points on 1-for-12 shooting. The Dream shot a season-worst 32.5% (25 of 77).
Washington Wizards teammates Bilal Coulibaly and Kyshawn George sat courtside.
