{
  "id": 8152242,
  "title": "Austin scores 20, Iraifen has 18 points and 11 rebounds, Mystics beat Sky 110-80",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/18/austin-scores-20-iraifen-has-18-points-and-11-rebounds-mystics-beat",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-18T02:23:53.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Winnipeg Free Press",
    "slug": "winnipeg-free-press",
    "url": "https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/sports/basketball/2026/09/17/austin-scores-20-iraifen-has-18-points-and-11-rebounds-mystics-beat-sky-110-80"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Shakira Austin grabbed 20 points for the Washington Mystics in their 110-80 victory over the Chicago Sky on Thursday night. The game marked the Mystics' first since returning from the FIBA World Cup break. Kiki Iriafen contributed 18 points and 11 rebounds, surpassing Washington's single-season scoring record and setting a new franchise record with 115 offensive rebounds. Courtney Vandersloot led Chicago with 14 points, while Sydney Taylor added 12. Iriafen's 21st double-double of the season further solidified the Mystics' recent strong performance.",
  "summary": null,
  "key_points": [
    "Shakira Austin scored 20 points for Mystics",
    "Iraifen had 18 points and 11 rebounds",
    "Mystics defeated Sky 110-80"
  ],
  "editors_take": "The Mystics' strong performance, led by Austin and Iriafen, signals a boost in their momentum as they return from the FIBA World Cup break with a convincing win.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}