Mystics win a marathon quadruple-OT matchup, topping Fire 124-123

By the Editorial Team · Monday, June 29, 2026

The Washington Mystics defeated the Portland Fire 124-123 in a four-overtime game that tied the longest in WNBA history, highlighted by Sonia Citron’s career-high 32 points and the first instance of three teammates scoring at least 27 points each. This marathon match demonstrated exceptional endurance and competitiveness, with the Mystics improving to 9-9 and setting up a home game against the Atlanta Dream, while Portland prepares to face the Seattle Storm next weekend.

The Washington Mystics edged the Portland Fire 124-123 in a historic game that extended to four overtimes on Sunday at CareFirst Arena, tying the longest game in WNBA history. Sonia Citron led the way with a career-high 32 points, including the decisive basket that put Washington ahead with 21.4 seconds remaining. Michaela Onyenwere and Kiki Iriafen also made significant contributions, scoring 30 and 27 points respectively, marking the first time in league history that three players on the same team reached at least 27 points in one game. The Mystics improved to 9-9 with the win.

Portland’s Carla Leite matched Citron’s scoring with 32 points and was instrumental in forcing overtime by hitting a 25-foot three-pointer with just 0.4 seconds left in regulation. Leite also hit critical shots throughout the overtime periods, including a game-tying triple in the first overtime and key free throws late in the fourth. Sarah Ashlee Barker added 25 points and Megan Gustafson chipped in 20 as the Fire fell to 8-12.

The contest featured an intense back-and-forth battle marked by 21 ties and 12 lead changes. Portland jumped out early and led 55-48 at halftime, buoyed by a 30-9 run that spanned the first and second quarters. However, Washington responded with a strong third quarter defensively, limiting the Fire to just 12 points and narrowing the gap to 67-62 heading into the final period.

Late in regulation, the Mystics surged ahead, but Leite’s long-range shot forced the first of four overtime periods. During the extra time frames, critical plays included Onyenwere’s three-pointer with 24 seconds left in the first overtime and Citron’s clutch driving layup with 15 seconds remaining in the second, which tied the game once again. Bridget Carleton’s turnaround jumper in the third overtime also leveled the score at 116-116. The fourth overtime saw Citron, Onyenwere, and Shakira Austin play all 20 minutes of extra time, demonstrating remarkable endurance.

Meanwhile, Portland’s Georgia Amoore left the game in the second quarter due to soreness in her right knee—the same one she had injured last season—and did not return.

The game lasted three hours and 35 minutes in real time, providing a marathon showcase of resilience from both teams. The Fire are scheduled to visit the Seattle Storm next Saturday, while the Mystics will host the Atlanta Dream on Thursday.

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