Mystics win against Fire in record-tying four overtime game
Yahoo Sports • 2 min read • Latest: Jun 29, 2026, 12:16 AM
Last updated Jun 29, 2026
The Washington Mystics defeated the Portland Fire 124-123 on June 28 in a game that extended to four overtimes, tying the WNBA record for longest game. Sonia Citron led the Mystics with a career-high 32 points and scored the crucial basket with 21.4 seconds remaining, sealing the victory. This match showcases the intensity and competitiveness of the league, as both teams fought hard over the extended periods. The Mystics' win adds to their momentum as they continue through the season.
- •Sonia Citron scores career-high 32 points for the Mystics.
- •Washington holds off Portland in four overtime periods.
- •The game tied for the longest in WNBA history.
- •Citron's decisive basket came with 21.4 seconds left.
- •Match occurred on June 28, 2026.
- 2:40 AMYahoo Sports — Mystics win a marathon matchup, topping Fire in record-tying 4 OTs
- 12:37 AMESPN — Mystics outlast Fire in WNBA record-tying 4 OTs
- 11:17 PMYahoo Sports — Washington Mystics outlast Portland Fire 124-123 in historic 4OT game
- 11:07 PMYahoo Sports — Mystics win a marathon matchup, topping Fire 124-123 in record-tying 4 OTs
"Sonia Citron scored 32 points, including the basket that put her team ahead to stay with 21.4 seconds left, and the Washington Mystics held off the Portland Fire 124-123 on Sunday in four overtimes — tying the longest game in WNBA history. The other four-overtime game was July 3, 2001, when Washington beat Seattle 72-69. Michaela Onyenwere scored 30 points and Kiki Iriafen added 27 for the Mystics (9-9), who became the first team in league history to have three players score at least 27 points in the same game.
"The other four-overtime game was July 3, 2001, when Washington beat Seattle 72-69. Michaela Onyenwere scored 30 points and Kiki Iriafen added 27 for the Mystics (9-9), who became the first team in league history to have three players score at least 27 points in the same game. Carla Leite — who banked in a 3-pointer with 0.4 seconds left in regulation and sent the game to overtime — led Portland with 32 points.
"Sonia Citron scored a career-high 32 points, including the basket that put her team ahead to stay with 21.4 seconds left, and the Washington Mystics held off the Portland Fire 124-123 on Sunday in four overtimes -- tying the longest game in WNBA history.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 29, 2026, 2:40 AMMystics win a marathon matchup, topping Fire in record-tying 4 OTs
The other four-overtime game was July 3, 2001, when Washington beat Seattle 72-69. Michaela Onyenwere scored 30 points and Kiki Iriafen added 27 for the Mystics (9-9), who became the first team in league history to have three players score at least 27 points in the same game. Carla Leite — who banked in a 3-pointer with 0.4 seconds left in regulation and sent the game to overtime — led Portland with 32 points.
- ESPNJun 29, 2026, 12:37 AMMystics outlast Fire in WNBA record-tying 4 OTs
Sonia Citron scored a career-high 32 points, including the basket that put her team ahead to stay with 21.4 seconds left, and the Washington Mystics held off the Portland Fire 124-123 on Sunday in four overtimes -- tying the longest game in WNBA history.
- Yahoo SportsJun 28, 2026, 11:17 PMWashington Mystics outlast Portland Fire 124-123 in historic 4OT game
Sonia Citron scored the game-winning layup for the Washington Mystics and led all players with 32 points in four overtime win over the Portland Fire.
- Yahoo SportsJun 28, 2026, 11:07 PMMystics win a marathon matchup, topping Fire 124-123 in record-tying 4 OTs
Sonia Citron scored 32 points, including the basket that put her team ahead to stay with 21.4 seconds left, and the Washington Mystics held off the Portland Fire 124-123 on Sunday in four overtimes — tying the longest game in WNBA history. The other four-overtime game was July 3, 2001, when Washington beat Seattle 72-69. Michaela Onyenwere scored 30 points and Kiki Iriafen added 27 for the Mystics (9-9), who became the first team in league history to have three players score at least 27 points in the same game.
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