Mystics rally from 20-point deficit to defeat Wings 96-92
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Last updated Aug 6, 2026
The Washington Mystics achieved a remarkable comeback against the Dallas Wings, finishing 96-92 on August 5. After trailing 76-56 with three minutes left in the third quarter, the Mystics mounted a 12-0 run in the fourth quarter to equalize at 86. Cotie McMahon delivered a pivotal three-point play for Washington, who secured their fifth consecutive victory. Shakira Austin led the team with 27 points and 13 rebounds, while Jessica Shepard recorded a double-double for Dallas with 22 points and 11 rebounds. Both teams are set for their next games with Dallas hosting Golden State and Washington facing Atlanta.
- •Mystics score 40 points in the fourth quarter.
- •Cotie McMahon contributes 18 points, 10 in the final quarter.
- •Dallas held to just 12 points in the fourth quarter.
- •Jessica Shepard and Alanna Smith each have double-doubles for Dallas.
- •Mystics improve to 17-12, Wings fall to 19-12.
- 2:56 AMYahoo Sports — Mystics’ winning streak hits mark not seen since 2019
- 1:57 AMYahoo Sports — Mystics beat the Wings 96-92 to complete a 20-point comeback for 5th straight win
"Shakira Austin had 27 points and 13 rebounds, rookie Cotie McMahon scored 10 of her season-high 18 points in the fourth quarter and the Washington Mystics overcame a 20-point deficit to beat the Dallas Wings 96-92 on Wednesday night for their fifth straight victory. Washington trailed 76-56 with three minutes left in the third quarter. McMahon completed a three-point play with three minutes left to give Washington its first lead of the game at 89-88.
"The Washington Mystics extended their hot stretch after shocking the Dallas Wings with a gusty comeback on Wednesday.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 6, 2026, 2:56 AMMystics’ winning streak hits mark not seen since 2019
The Washington Mystics extended their hot stretch after shocking the Dallas Wings with a gusty comeback on Wednesday.
- Yahoo SportsAug 6, 2026, 1:57 AMMystics beat the Wings 96-92 to complete a 20-point comeback for 5th straight win
Shakira Austin had 27 points and 13 rebounds, rookie Cotie McMahon scored 10 of her season-high 18 points in the fourth quarter and the Washington Mystics overcame a 20-point deficit to beat the Dallas Wings 96-92 on Wednesday night for their fifth straight victory. Washington trailed 76-56 with three minutes left in the third quarter. McMahon completed a three-point play with three minutes left to give Washington its first lead of the game at 89-88.
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