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WASHINGTON (AP) \u2014 Kahleah Copper<\/a> scored 18 points, Alyssa Thomas<\/a> had 12 points, 11 rebounds and nine assists, and the Phoenix Mercury<\/a> won their sixth straight game, 75-69 over the Washington Mystics<\/a> on Thursday night. <\/p>\n The Mercury (27-14), who had already clinched a playoff spot, moved into a tie for second place in the WNBA<\/a> standings. The Mystics (16-26), who have been eliminated from playoff contention, dropped their eighth straight game. <\/p>\n Sami Whitcomb<\/a> scored 12 points on four 3-pointers for Phoenix. Satou Sabally<\/a> added 10 points, six rebounds and four assists. <\/p>\n Rookie Kiki Iriafen<\/a> set a Mystics franchise record with her 16th double-double of the season with 18 points and 13 rebounds. Shakira Austin<\/a> had 15 points and 10 rebounds. Iriafen broke Crystal Langhorne\u2019s team record with 15 in 2010. <\/p>\n Washington went on a late 7-0 run to get within 71-69. Austin hit a shot through contact and completed the three-point play, Sug Sutton<\/a> added a 3-pointer and Iriafen made a layup with 1:06 to play. <\/p>\n