Citron scores 30, Mystics edge Fever in overtime
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INDIANAPOLIS — Sonia Citron scored 30 points and Kiki Iriafen added 25 points and 13 rebounds as the Washington Mystics beat the Indiana Fever 104-102 in overtime on Friday, after Caitlin Clark’s three-pointer with 1.7 seconds forced extra time. Citron added five points and two assists in the overtime period to help seal the win.
The win improved Washington to 2-1 while Indiana fell to 1-2; Clark finished with 32 points and seven three-pointers and Kelsey Mitchell scored 24 for the Fever, who missed two late overtime free throws. Aliyah Boston exited with a lower-leg injury late in the third quarter; the Fever are scheduled to play the Seattle Storm Sunday at 6 p.m.
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Timeline
- 1. Early in the game both teams traded leads before a late regulation push.
- 2. Caitlin Clark hit a three-pointer with 1.7 seconds left in regulation to tie the game at 89 and force overtime.
- 3. Sonia Citron made multiple plays in overtime, adding five points and two assists, finishing with 30 points.
- 4. Kelsey Mitchell missed two free throws in the final minute of overtime and a contested shot at the buzzer.
- 5. Aliyah Boston left the game with a lower-leg injury late in the third quarter and did not return.
Why it matters
If you're a Mystics fan, this win shows promise for the season. Sonia Citron's performance was a standout, and Kiki Iriafen's double-double is worth noting. For Fever fans, keep an eye on Aliyah Boston's injury status. It could impact Sunday's game against the Storm.
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