Preview: Mystics host Wings on Friday

May 18, 2026; Arlington, Texas, USA; Washington Mystics guard Sonia Citron (22) controls the ball as Dallas Wings guard Paige Bueckers (5) defends during the first half at College Park Center. Mandatory Credit: Chris Jones-Imagn Images | Chris Jones-Imagn Images The Washington Mystics host the Dalla

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The Washington Mystics host the Dallas Wings and 2026 No. 1 overall pick Azzi Fudd at CareFirst Arena at 7:30 pm. ET on Friday night… Let’s preview this one.

Game Info

When: Friday, July 31 at 7:30 p.m. ET

Where: CareFirst Arena, Washington, D.C.

How to Watch: ION

Injuries

Mystics: None to report

Wings: None to report

Pregame notes

Washington is coming off a 92-84 win over the Connecticut Sun on Tuesday night, led by Sonia Citron and Kiki Iriafen. Citron – the team’s leading scorer – paced the Mystics with

22 points and shot a perfect 2-of-2 from beyond the arc, while Iriafen delivered her eighth 20-plus point performance of the season (20).

The Mystics have only faced the Wings once this season in a 92-69 loss in Dallas in Washington’s fourth game of the season. Paige Bueckers and Arike Ogunbowale finished with 18 and 16 points, respectively and Dallas had five players in double-figure scoring.

Washington found success with its size, Shakira Austin (12) and Lauren Betts (11) led the team in scoring, but its back-court struggled to produce. Citron scored seven and Georgia Amoore scored three points on 1-of-6 shooting.

Dallas is coming off an 82-81 loss to the Atlanta Dream on Wednesday night, while Washington is riding a three-game win streak and is looking for its fourth – which would be its longest of the season.