Cloud, rookie Austin help Mystics beat Aces 83-73

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Published August 2, 2022 8:46 PM

WASHINGTON (AP) — Natasha Cloud scored 16 points and had nine assists, Shakira Austin added 15 points and eight rebounds and the Washington Mystics beat Las Vegas 83-73 to snap the Aces’ four-game win streak. Ariel Atkins added 13 points for the Mystics (20-12). Austin scored four points and Cloud added the final seven in a 13-0 spurt that gave Washington an 81-68 lead before Jackie Young hit a 3-pointer with 1:24 left that snapped the Aces’ scoring drought of 5-plus minutes. A’ja Wilson led Las Vegas (22-9) with 22 points, 12 rebounds and three blocks. Chelsea Gray added 20 points, Plum scored 15 and Young finished with 11 points.

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