WNBA's Longest Game
Washington Mystics Defeat Fire 124-123 in WNBA's Longest Four-Overtime Matchup
The Washington Mystics survived a 3-hour, 35-minute marathon to beat the Portland Fire 124-123 in four overtimes on June 28, tying the longest game in WNBA history Associated Press. Sonia Citron scored a career-high 32 points, including the go-ahead layup with 21.4 seconds left in the fourth overtime to seal the win.
The game featured 21 ties and 12 lead changes before Washington pulled away for good. The Mystics also made history off the scoreboard — becoming the first team in league history to have three players score at least 27 points in the same game StatMuse.
Citron's Clutch Layup Ends Four-OT Thriller
With the game tied deep in the fourth overtime, Citron took a pass from Shakira Austin and converted a layup to put Washington up for good CBS Sports. She played 53 minutes total — a massive load for any player. Portland's Carla Leite matched her with 32 points and 9 assists, including a stunning 25-foot buzzer-beater in regulation that forced the first overtime The Washington Post.
The record this game tied was set on July 3, 2001, when Washington defeated Seattle 72-69 in four overtimes Associated Press. The 124-123 final score shows just how much the WNBA's offense has grown since that defensive-heavy era.
Three Mystics Players Each Top 27 Points
Washington's scoring was spread across three players in a historic way. Citron led with 32 points. Michaela Onyenwere added 30, and Kiki Iriafen chipped in 27 StatMuse. No WNBA team had ever put three players at 27 or more points in the same game before Sunday.
Analysts are pointing to Washington's recent draft classes as the engine behind this depth ESPN. Citron, Iriafen, and injured guard Georgia Amoore all came in as top picks. Coach Sydney Johnson had spoken earlier this week about the team's offensive swings, saying, "you look at what you can do better" after Washington scored just 57 points against the Sun WNBA.com.
Portland's Foul Trouble and Defensive Woes Cost the Fire
Portland fouled Washington 39 times compared to Washington's 23 fouls StatMuse. Three Fire players fouled out in the third and fourth overtime periods. The Mystics made 30 of 41 free throws, a big factor in the one-point win.
Portland coach Alex Sarama had flagged his team's defensive problems earlier this week. "Defensively, I felt we had no solutions... they got whatever they wanted at the rim," he said WNBA.com. Sunday's result continued that trend, with Portland surrendering record-breaking point totals in back-to-back games.
Injury Concerns and Playoff Stakes Loom Large
The biggest worry coming out of the game is Georgia Amoore. She left with right knee soreness — a re-aggravation of a 2025 injury — putting Washington's backcourt depth at risk ahead of a Thursday home game against the Atlanta Dream The Washington Post.
The win moves Washington to 9-9, good for the 8th playoff seed. Portland falls to 8-12 and 11th place StatMuse. Both teams face quick turnarounds — Portland visits Seattle on Saturday — raising serious load management questions after a physically brutal 3.5-hour game Associated Press.
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