Washington Mystics secure seventh straight win, rise in WNBA power rankings
CBS Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 10, 2026, 8:07 PM
Last updated Aug 10, 2026
The Washington Mystics extended their winning streak to seven games, moving into fifth place in the WNBA standings. After a difficult first half of the season, the team has improved significantly, boasting an 11-3 record over their last 14 outings. Shakira Austin has been a key player, contributing an average of 21.7 points per game during this stretch. The Mystics aim to solidify their playoff position with an easier remaining schedule, especially with multiple upcoming games against lower-ranked teams. They have also added Betnijah Laney-Hamilton to bolster their lineup.
- •Mystics have the best defensive rating over the last seven games.
- •They rank sixth in offensive rating during their current winning streak.
- •Austin's recent performance has been at an All-WNBA level.
- •Mystics could earn a lottery pick in the 2027 draft.
- •Dallas Wings have lost six of their last eight games.
- 8:07 PMCBS Sports — WNBA Power Rankings: Rebuilding Mystics soar into top three and look like contenders, Wings hit turbulence
"Washington has won seven in a row, while Dallas has lost six of its last eight
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