Shakira Austin hits winning free throws as Mystics spoil Tempo opener with 68-65 win

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Shakira Austin made four free throws down the stretch and the Washington Mystics held on to beat the Toronto Tempo 68-65, spoiling the Tempo’s first game.

Sonia Citron scored 26 points, Austin had 18 points and 11 rebounds, and Kiki Iriafen added 12 points and 16 rebounds for the Mystics.

Marina Mabrey scored 27 points and Brittney Sykes had 14 but the Tempo couldn’t overcome poor shooting.

Toronto shot 5 for 25 from 3-point range and went 17 for 63 overall.

Austin made two free throws with 18 seconds left to put Washington ahead 66-65, then added two more with 11 seconds to play.

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