Golden State visits Washington after Iriafen's 23-point performance

Mystics Look to Bounce Back Against Valkyries

Washington, D.C. - The Washington Mystics host the Golden State Valkyries Wednesday night at 7:30 p.m. EDT. Kiki Iriafen led the Mystics to a 91-78 victory over the Dallas Wings in their last outing, scoring 23 points.

Home Court Advantage
Washington is undefeated at home this season with a 9-6 record. The Valkyries, meanwhile, struggle on the road with a 6-10 record away from Golden State.

Offensive Clash
Both teams boast potent offenses. The Mystics average 78.6 points per game, slightly more than the 77.1 points allowed by the Valkyries. However, Golden State averages 77.5 points per game, compared to Washington's 80.5 points allowed.

Series History
This will be the third meeting between these two teams this season. The Valkyries won the last matchup on July 31st, with Kate Martin leading the way with 14 points. Sonia Citron scored 16 points for Washington in that game.

Key Players
For Washington, Sonia Citron averages a team-high 14.8 points per game. Kiki Iriafen has been particularly strong recently, averaging 13.3 points over her last 10 games.

Temi Fagbenle leads the Valkyries with 7.6 points and 5.5 rebounds per game. Janelle Salaun is also a key offensive threat, averaging 11.2 points over her last 10 games.

Injuries
The Mystics will be without Georgia Amoore for the season due to an ACL injury. The Valkyries are missing Kayla Thornton (knee) and Monique Billings (ankle) for the remainder of the season.