The Washington Mystics stunned the undefeated run of the Golden State Valkyries with a gritty 90-82 comeback win, snapping their nine-game streak. Kiki Iriafen led the charge with 23 points and 12 rebounds, while Shakira Austin added 15 points and 15 boards. Down by seven with 3 minutes left, Washington unleashed a 17-2 run capped by Iriafen’s clutch jumper with under two minutes to go. Golden State’s Kaitlyn Chen poured in 20 points and 6 assists, but couldn’t overcome the physical battle. The Valkyries’ electric fanbase, lining up for Hello Kitty giveaways, showed the growing buzz around the team despite the loss. The Mystics now turn their focus to Las Vegas, while the Valkyries take a breather before their next matchup. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/2ccc9fc2cfb66db5

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