Washington Mystics clinch WNBA playoff berth after win over Portland Fire
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 25, 2026, 12:56 AM
Last updated Aug 25, 2026
The Washington Mystics secured a playoff spot for the first time since 2023 with a 105-100 victory over the Portland Fire. Shakira Austin led the Mystics with a career-high 31 points, contributing significantly to their improved record of 22-15. Having experienced a strong month, including a seven-game winning streak, the Mystics positioned themselves firmly in the playoff race with seven games left in the regular season. They currently sit seventh in the league standings, with an opportunity to enhance their position in the upcoming matches.
- •Washington Mystics improve to 22-15 with latest victory.
- •Shakira Austin scores career-high 31 points against Portland.
- •Mystics have seven games remaining to impact playoff positioning.
- •Sydney Johnson is in his second season as head coach.
- •Washington's young roster shows promise for future development.
- 12:56 AMYahoo Sports — Video: Mystics clinched playoff spot for first time since 2023
- 12:28 AMYahoo Sports — Washington Mystics Clinch First WNBA Playoff Berth Since 2023
"WASHINGTON (DC News Now) — The Washington Mystics are headed back to the postseason for the first time since 2023 after securing a playoff berth with a win over the Portland Fire on Sunday. The Mystics improved to 22-15 with the victory and have been one of the league’s hottest teams over the past month. […]
"The Washington Mystics clinched their first WNBA playoff berth since 2023 after Shakira Austin scored a career-high 31 points against Portland.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 25, 2026, 12:56 AMVideo: Mystics clinched playoff spot for first time since 2023
WASHINGTON (DC News Now) — The Washington Mystics are headed back to the postseason for the first time since 2023 after securing a playoff berth with a win over the Portland Fire on Sunday. The Mystics improved to 22-15 with the victory and have been one of the league’s hottest teams over the past month. […]
- Yahoo SportsAug 25, 2026, 12:28 AMWashington Mystics Clinch First WNBA Playoff Berth Since 2023
The Washington Mystics clinched their first WNBA playoff berth since 2023 after Shakira Austin scored a career-high 31 points against Portland.
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