While the top-tier WNBA title contenders defended their positions in the season openers, one team shot up the rankings with an impressive first pair of games.

The Washington Mystics are 2-0 to begin the WNBA season, and rookies Sonia Citron and Kiki Iriafen have looked legit.

Washington Mystics (2-0, 2-0 Eastern Conference) at Golden State Valkyries (0-1, 0-1 Western Conference) San Francisco; Wednesday, 10 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: Washington Mystics visits the Golden State ...