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Washington Mystics clinch WNBA playoff berth
The Washington Mystics have officially clinched a spot in the 2026 WNBA playoffs, marking their first postseason appearance since 2023. Following a victory over the Portland Fire and a loss by the Chicago Sky, the Mystics hold a 22-15 record and are positioned to take the 7th seed.
The team's resurgence is driven by a young core, including All-Star rookies Sonia Citron, who averages 16.9 points and 4.1 assists, and Kiki Iriafen, who averages 15.1 points and 9.3 rebounds. Other key contributors include Shakira Austin and 2026 draft picks Lauren Betts and Cotie McMahon.
Conversely, the Chicago Sky have been eliminated from playoff contention following a loss to the Indiana Fever. Despite strong performances from Natasha Cloud and rookie Aicha Coulibaly, the Sky were unable to overcome the Fever, led by a 34-point performance from Caitlin Clark.
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Caitlin Clark · Chicago Sky · Sonia Citron · WNBA · Washington Mystics
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] Caitlin Clark scored 34 points in the game against the Chicago Sky. chicago.suntimes.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] The Mystics hold a 22-15 record and are projected to take the 7th seed. 24-ore.com · bleacherreport.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] The Washington Mystics have clinched a WNBA playoff berth for the first time since 2023. 24-ore.com · bleacherreport.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Sonia Citron is averaging 16.9 points and 4.1 assists per game. 24-ore.com · bleacherreport.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] The Chicago Sky have been officially eliminated from playoff contention. 24-ore.com · chicago.suntimes.com · bleacherreport.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Kiki Iriafen is averaging approximately 15.1 points and 9.3 rebounds. 24-ore.com · bleacherreport.com