Let’s say that Tuesday night didn’t go as planned. The Washington Mystics lost to the Los Angeles Sparks, 99-80 on the road.
Just weeks ago, the Washington Mystics two new All-Stars were announced: Sonia Citron and Kiki Iriafen. As the All-Star game nears the expectations from these two players have increased. Tonight was definitely not of the nights they delivered.
Citron went for 3-for-9 and Iriafen for 4-from-10, each for 8 points. Sykes also had a forgettable night with 2-from-7 for 8 points. That is definitely not going to get it done against the L.A. Sparks, in L.