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06-15 03:00

86 - 64

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56%TO

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Ended86 - 64

10:00

Austin vs. Jones (Astil gets the ball)

0-0

9:47

Johannes made a passing error on the line

0-0

9:29

Dugalic received an assist from Austin and scored on a layup

0-2

9:11

Oyevilla committed a personal foul

0-2

9:04

Johannes received an assist from Fiebich and hit a three-pointer

3-2

8:43

Austin missed a drifting shot

3-2

8:43

The Mystics grabbed the offensive rebound

3-2

8:38

Astil's shooting foul

3-2

8:38

Sitron was awarded two free throws, with the first one made

3-3

8:38

Citron made his second free throw

3-4

8:25

Astil's driving layup missed

3-4

8:24

Citron defensively rebounded

3-4

8:17

Austin missed a layup on a drive

3-4

8:15

Jones defensively rebounded

3-4

8:01

Astil's passing error was mistaken, and the ball was intercepted by Amor

3-4

7:55

Oyevira hit a pull-up jumper

3-6

7:37

Jones missed a three-pointer

3-6

7:37

Oyevilla defended the rebound

3-6

7:19

Dugalic made a passing error and the ball was stolen by Astil

3-6

7:13

Johannes received an assist from Astea and hit a three-pointer

6-6

6:53

Austin received an assist from Amor and hit a two-pointer

6-8

6:36

Stewart missed a layup on a drive

6-8

6:35

Austin defensively rebounded

6-8

6:23

Citron missed a pull-up jumper

6-8

6:21

Stewart defended the rebound

6-8

6:14

Johannes missed a pull-up jumper from a three

6-8

6:11

Austin defensively rebounded

6-8

6:04

Amore's foot's driving layup was blocked by Stewart

6-8

6:04

The Mystics grabbed the offensive rebound

6-8

6:04

The Mystic substitution: Bates came on to replace Oyevilla

6-8

6:04

The Mystics made a substitution: McMahon came on to replace Dugalic with him

6-8

6:04

The Mystic substitution: Aliciaflorez came on to replace Amor

6-8

6:00

Bates received an assist from Alicia and hit a jump shot

6-10

5:41

Jones's foot-and-run layup was blocked by Bates

6-10

5:40

Jones grabbed offensive rebounds

6-10

5:33

Stewart's pull-up jumper missed a three-pointer

6-10

5:32

The libero grabbed offensive rebounds

6-10

5:32

Libero committed a 24-second violation

6-10

5:32

Libero substitutions: Sabari came on to replace Fiebich

6-10

5:32

Libero substitution: Ionescu came on to replace Johannes

6-10

5:08

Austin's foot-driving layup was blocked by Jones

6-10

5:05

Stewart defended the rebound

6-10

4:55

Jones received an assist from Sabali and hit a three-pointer

9-10

4:35

McMahon's foot-driving layup was blocked by Stewart

9-10

4:35

The Mystics grabbed the offensive rebound

9-10

4:35

Official pause

9-10

4:27

The mysterious man violated the 24-second rule

9-10

4:09

Astil's three-pointer missed

9-10

4:06

Austin defensively rebounded

9-10

3:45

Alicia Florez made a passing error while stepping on the line

9-10

3:45

The Mystic substitution: Oyevira came on to replace Citron

9-10

3:38

Stewart received an assist from Sabali and scored on a layup

11-10

3:32

Oyevilla committed an offensive foul

11-10

3:32

Oyevira committed an offensive foul and committed a mistake

11-10

3:32

The Mystic made a substitution, with Dugalic coming on to replace Austin

11-10

3:32

The mysterious man made a substitution, with Citron coming on to replace Oyevilla

11-10

3:32

Libero substitution: Han Xu came on to replace Jones

11-10

3:32

Libero made a substitution, with Hamilton coming in to replace Astille

11-10

3:19

Han Xu received an assist from Sabali and hit a three-pointer

14-10

3:00

McMahon missed a three-pointer

14-10

2:58

Ionescu defended the rebound

14-10

2:47

Stewart missed a layup

14-10

2:45

Bates defended the rebound

14-10

2:39

Aliciaflorez missed a layup on a drive

14-10

2:39

The libero grabbed the defensive rebound

14-10

2:23

Sabali missed a step-back jumper

14-10

2:22

Bates defended the rebound

14-10

2:13

Dugalic missed a drifting shot

14-10

2:11

Stewart defended the rebound

14-10

2:00

Alicia Florez committed a personal foul

14-10

2:00

Libero made substitutions, Fiebich came on to replace Stewart

14-10

1:56

Ionescu missed a layup on a drive

14-10

1:53

Bates defended the rebound

14-10

1:46

Dugalic made a passing error while stepping on the line

14-10

1:29

Hamilton missed a pull-up jumper

14-10

1:25

Hamilton grabbed offensive rebounds

14-10

1:25

Han Xu made a walking error

14-10

1:08

McMahon received an assist from Alicia and hit a three-pointer

14-13

49.9

Han Xu received an assist from Hamilton and hit a three-pointer

17-13

27.7

Dugalic missed a two-point shot

17-13

25.1

Dugalic grabbed offensive rebounds

17-13

24.4

Dugalic missed a two-point shot

17-13

22.3

Fiebich defended the rebound

17-13

3.1

Fibich received an assist from Ionescu and hit a three-pointer

20-13

0.0

End of the first quarter

20-13

Match Info

New 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.