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Jones vs. Austin (Iliafin gets the ball)Prosper drifted and missed the shotIlyafin offensive reboundAustin received an assist from Amor and scored on a breakthrough layup
Jones missed a three-point shotAustin defensive reboundSitron missed a three-point shotStewart defensive reboundStewart received an assist from Astille and hit a three-pointerProsper received an assist from Austin and hit a layupJohannes missed a three-point pull-up jumperAstille offensive reboundAstaire hit a two-point shotSitron received an assist from Amor and scored on a breakthrough layupAstille received an assist from Stewart and scored on a breakthrough layupIlyafin stepped on the line and made a mistake in passingJohannes received an assist from Stewart and hit a three-point shotSitron missed a three-point shotSitron offensive reboundProsper missed a three-point shotIlyafin offensive reboundIlyafin hit a backhand layupAustin committed a personal foulJones missed a two-point shotIriafen defensive reboundAustin missed a breakthrough layupAstille defensive reboundAstille hit a two-point layupProsper fouled on a shotThe libero made a substitution, and Gardner came on to replace HamiltonThe mystic man made a substitution, and Harmon came on to replace AmorThe mystics made a substitution, and Wilson came on to replace ProsperAstille hit a free throwHarmon dribbled out of bounds and made a mistakeJones missed a jumperAustin defensive reboundWilson missed a three-point shotJones defensive reboundsGardner received an assist from Stewart and hit a layupHarmon received an assist from Iliafon and hit a three-point shotJohannes received an assist from Jones and scored on a breakthrough layupIlyafin missed a three-point shotAustin offensive reboundJones fouled on a shot
Official suspensionThe mysterious man made a substitution, and Dugalic came on to replace IliafinThe libero made a substitution, and Van Lue came on to replace AstilleThe libero made a substitution, and Han Xu came on to replace JonesAustin made two free throws, the first of which was hitAustin hit his second free throwVan Lue made a mistake in passing and the ball was stolen by SitronDugalic received an assist from Austin and hit a three-pointerStewart missed a layupHan Xu offensive reboundGardner missed a three-point shotAustin defensive reboundJohannes fouled on a shotSitron made two free throws, the first of which was hitThe Mystics made a substitution, and Bates came on to replace AustinThe mysterious man made a substitution, and Prosper came on to replace WilsonThe libero made a substitution, and Astille came on to replace JohannesSitron hit the second free throwProsper committed a personal foulThe mystic man made a substitution, and Olsen came on to replace SitronDugalic committed a personal foulStewart missed a two-point jumperHarmon defensive reboundsAstille committed a personal foulOlsen hit a pull-up jumperStewart fouled offensivelyStewart committed an offensive foul turnoverThe libero made a substitution, and Jones came on to replace StewartDugalic received an assist from Bates and hit a jumper to grab the cricketGardner received an assist from Jones and hit a layupThe mystic man made a substitution, and Ilyafon came on to replace HarmonThe mystics made a substitution, and Amor came on to replace DugalicAmor missed a jumper from a pull-up shotIlyafin offensive reboundAmor missed a three-point shotBates offensive reboundOlsen received an assist from Amor and hit a three-point shotVan Lu missed a three-point shotThe Liberty got an offensive reboundProsper fouled off the ballJones made two free throws, the first of which was hitThe mystic man made a substitution, and Sitron came on to replace ProsperJones hit his second free throwGardner committed a personal foulThe Mystics made a substitution, and Austin came on to replace BatesIlyafin received an assist from Olsen and hit a layupJones missed a breakthrough layupSitron defensive reboundsAmor hit a two-point shotVan Lue received an assist from Astille and hit a step-back three-point jumperFan Lu committed a personal foulAustin made two free throws, the first of which was hitAustin hit his second free throwAstille conceded the ball and the ball was stolen by AmorThe first quarter endsThe New York Liberty outlasted the Washington Mystics in a high-scoring affair on May 11, 2026, securing a 98–93 road victory at the Entertainment and Sports Arena. The win improved the Liberty’s early-season record while handing the Mystics a narrow defeat in front of their home crowd. Both teams showcased high-level offensive execution, but New York’s fourth-quarter composure proved decisive in a game that featured nine lead changes.
Match Overview
The Liberty entered the contest looking to build momentum after a strong start to the 2026 WNBA campaign. New York came out aggressively, shooting 52% from the field in the first half and establishing a nine-point lead by halftime. Washington, however, responded behind a balanced scoring attack and tenacious rebounding, erasing the deficit in the third quarter. The Mystics tied the game at 75 heading into the final frame, setting up a tense finish.
Key Moments
- First-quarter surge: New York opened with an 11–2 run, fueled by sharp perimeter shooting and defensive deflections.
- Mystics fightback: Washington’s bench outscored the Liberty reserves 22–12 in the second and third quarters, helping the home team rally from a double-digit hole.
- Crunch-time execution: With the score tied at 91 with 2:18 remaining, New York scored seven unanswered points, including a clutch three-pointer by Sabrina Ionescu and a fast-break layup by Breanna Stewart.
- Final defensive stop: The Liberty forced a shot-clock violation on Washington’s last meaningful possession, sealing the win with 12 seconds left.
Standout Players
Breanna Stewart led all scorers with 31 points on 12-of-20 shooting, adding 8 rebounds and 5 assists. Her ability to score from all three levels kept the Liberty offense fluid. Sabrina Ionescu contributed 22 points and 11 assists, recording her second double-double of the season. For the Mystics, Elena Delle Donne posted 28 points and 7 boards, while Natasha Cloud added 18 points and 9 assists. Washington shot 48.6% from the floor overall but committed 16 turnovers, which New York converted into 22 points.
Table and Season Impact
The victory moved the Liberty to 4–1 on the young season, keeping them near the top of the Eastern Conference standings. The Mystics fell to 2–3, dropping to sixth place. With both teams expected to contend for playoff spots, this early-season matchup provided a valuable head-to-head tiebreaker scenario. New York’s ability to win on the road against a tough opponent signals their title ambitions, while Washington will look to tighten its fourth-quarter defense moving forward.