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Austin vs. Jones (Astil gets the ball)Johannes made a passing error on the line
Dugalic received an assist from Austin and scored on a layupOyevilla committed a personal foulJohannes received an assist from Fiebich and hit a three-pointerAustin missed a drifting shotThe Mystics grabbed the offensive reboundAstil's shooting foulSitron was awarded two free throws, with the first one madeCitron made his second free throwAstil's driving layup missedCitron defensively reboundedAustin missed a layup on a driveJones defensively reboundedAstil's passing error was mistaken, and the ball was intercepted by AmorOyevira hit a pull-up jumperJones missed a three-pointerOyevilla defended the reboundDugalic made a passing error and the ball was stolen by AstilJohannes received an assist from Astea and hit a three-pointerAustin received an assist from Amor and hit a two-pointerStewart missed a layup on a driveAustin defensively reboundedCitron missed a pull-up jumperStewart defended the reboundJohannes missed a pull-up jumper from a threeAustin defensively reboundedAmore's foot's driving layup was blocked by StewartThe Mystics grabbed the offensive reboundThe Mystic substitution: Bates came on to replace OyevillaThe Mystics made a substitution: McMahon came on to replace Dugalic with himThe Mystic substitution: Aliciaflorez came on to replace AmorBates received an assist from Alicia and hit a jump shotJones's foot-and-run layup was blocked by BatesJones grabbed offensive reboundsStewart's pull-up jumper missed a three-pointerThe libero grabbed offensive reboundsLibero committed a 24-second violationLibero substitutions: Sabari came on to replace FiebichLibero substitution: Ionescu came on to replace JohannesAustin's foot-driving layup was blocked by JonesStewart defended the reboundJones received an assist from Sabali and hit a three-pointerMcMahon's foot-driving layup was blocked by StewartThe Mystics grabbed the offensive rebound
Official pauseThe mysterious man violated the 24-second ruleAstil's three-pointer missedAustin defensively reboundedAlicia Florez made a passing error while stepping on the lineThe Mystic substitution: Oyevira came on to replace CitronStewart received an assist from Sabali and scored on a layupOyevilla committed an offensive foulOyevira committed an offensive foul and committed a mistakeThe Mystic made a substitution, with Dugalic coming on to replace AustinThe mysterious man made a substitution, with Citron coming on to replace OyevillaLibero substitution: Han Xu came on to replace JonesLibero made a substitution, with Hamilton coming in to replace AstilleHan Xu received an assist from Sabali and hit a three-pointerMcMahon missed a three-pointerIonescu defended the reboundStewart missed a layupBates defended the reboundAliciaflorez missed a layup on a driveThe libero grabbed the defensive reboundSabali missed a step-back jumperBates defended the reboundDugalic missed a drifting shotStewart defended the reboundAlicia Florez committed a personal foulLibero made substitutions, Fiebich came on to replace StewartIonescu missed a layup on a driveBates defended the reboundDugalic made a passing error while stepping on the lineHamilton missed a pull-up jumperHamilton grabbed offensive reboundsHan Xu made a walking errorMcMahon received an assist from Alicia and hit a three-pointerHan Xu received an assist from Hamilton and hit a three-pointerDugalic missed a two-point shotDugalic grabbed offensive reboundsDugalic missed a two-point shotFiebich defended the reboundFibich received an assist from Ionescu and hit a three-pointerEnd of the first quarterNew York Liberty Cruise Past Washington Mystics 86-64
The New York Liberty continued their dominant start to the 2026 season with a comprehensive 86-64 victory over the Washington Mystics at the Barclays Center. The Liberty's suffocating defense held Washington to just 64 points, while their high-powered offense operated efficiently in front of a home crowd.
Match Overview
New York took control early, leading 24-15 after the first quarter, and never looked back. The Liberty's frontcourt duo of Breanna Stewart and Jonquel Jones combined for 38 points and 16 rebounds, overwhelming a Mystics team still searching for consistency. Washington struggled to find rhythm against New York's switching defense, shooting only 38% from the field.
Key Moments
- First quarter lockdown: The Liberty held Washington to 5-of-17 shooting in the opening period, building an early 9-point cushion.
- Second quarter run: New York extended the lead to 18 points by halftime (48-30) behind a 14-2 spurt fueled by three-pointers from Sabrina Ionescu and Kayla Thornton.
- Third quarter response: The Mystics briefly cut the deficit to 12 early in the third, but the Liberty answered with a 9-0 run to restore order and lead 65-45 heading into the final frame.
Standout Performers
Breanna Stewart paced the Liberty with 22 points, 8 rebounds, and 3 blocks, showcasing her two-way dominance. Sabrina Ionescu flirted with a triple-double, finishing with 16 points, 11 assists, and 7 rebounds. Ariel Atkins led the Mystics with 18 points, but no other Washington player reached double figures.
Defensive Masterclass
The Liberty's defensive scheme, anchored by Jones and Stewart, limited Washington to 22 points in the paint and forced 14 turnovers. New York's guards—Ionescu and Betnijah Laney—denied perimeter looks, holding the Mystics to 6-of-22 from three-point range (27.3%). Transition defense was also sharp, with Washington managing only 7 fast-break points.
Season Impact
With the win, the Liberty improved to 9-2, maintaining their hold on first place in the WNBA standings. The Mystics fell to 4-6, struggling to find consistency after key offseason changes. New York's depth and versatility make them the early championship favorites, while Washington must find more offensive cohesion to climb back into playoff contention.