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Young Washington Mystics on rise after road wins over Liberty and Lynx
By Doug Feinberg, Associated Press at KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC)
· June 22, 2026
· 1 min read
The Washington Mystics have really grown on their recent road trip after suffering some tough lessons early in the season.Washington has won three straight games on the road, including closing out victories late over New York and Minnesota.“I think it takes time to get to where you want to go,” s...
Key takeaway Washington has won three straight games on the road, including closing out victories late over New York and Minnesota.
Why this matters in The Piney Point
The Washington Mystics' recent road wins have significant implications for local fans in the Houston area, particularly those who follow the WNBA. As the Mystics prepare to face Minnesota at home, local supporters of the Dallas team, ranked fifth in the power poll, will be watching closely to see how the Mystics' momentum affects the standings. The Mystics' young roster, led by players like Kiki Iriafen and Sonia Citron, who was named AP player of the week, is gaining confidence and comfort with each other, which could pose a challenge to Dallas' position in the rankings. With the Mystics moving up four spots to seventh, they are becoming a team to watch in the league, and their performance will be of interest to local basketball fans in Piney Point Village and the surrounding Houston area.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 22, 2026 ·
Source: KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? The Washington Mystics have really grown on their recent road trip after suffering some tough lessons early in the season.Washington has won three straight games on the road, including closing out victories late over New York and Minnesota.“I think it takes time to get to where you want to go,” s...
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