The Washington Mystics are on the road Sunday night as they travel to take on the Portland Fire in an interconference matchup.
Washington enters Sunday’s game with a 21-15 record after losing at home to the Minnesota Lynx Friday night.
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In Friday’s loss to the Lynx, Kiki Iriafen led the way for the Mystics as she recorded 19 points and 13 rebounds while Shakira Austin added 17 points, eight rebounds and six assists of her own.
The Mystics will try to bounce back Sunday as they face off against the Fire in a tough road matchup.
Portland enters Sunday’s contest with a 15-21 record after losing on the road to the Toronto Tempo Friday night.
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Bridget Carleton led the way for the Fire in Friday’s loss as she ended the game with 18 points and four rebounds while Emily Engstler recorded 13 points, five rebounds, three assists and three blocks.
While both teams are looking to pick up a victory in Sunday night’s matchup, one may be without one of their key players due to injury.
Mystics Injury Report: Will Shakira Austin Play?
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The Mystics have only one player listed on their injury report as they have listed Austin as questionable.
Washington has listed Austin as questionable due to right knee soreness and she is in danger of missing her first game since June 17.
Fire Injury Report
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The Fire have three players listed on their injury report as they have ruled out Sarah Ashlee Barker, Sania Feagin and Luisa Geiselsoder.
Portland has ruled out Barker and Feagin as they will both miss the remainder of the season due to torn left ACLs.
The Fire have also ruled out Geiselsoder as she will miss the remainder of the season as well due to personal reasons.
Fans can catch Sunday night’s matchup between the Mystics and Fire from Portland at 7:00 p.m. ET.
