{"id":702208,"date":"2026-06-13T19:21:09","date_gmt":"2026-06-13T19:21:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/702208\/"},"modified":"2026-06-13T19:21:09","modified_gmt":"2026-06-13T19:21:09","slug":"liberty-look-to-keep-hot-streak-going-host-mystics-field-level-media-professional-sports-content-solutions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/702208\/","title":{"rendered":"Liberty look to keep hot streak going, host Mystics – Field Level Media – Professional sports content solutions"},"content":{"rendered":"

If the New York Liberty win their next two games, they will clinch a spot in the WNBA Commissioner\u2019s Cup final on June 30.<\/p>\n

The Liberty \u2014 who are 9-4 overall and 4-0 in the Cup standings \u2014 will play host to Washington on Sunday afternoon. After that, the Liberty will visit Chicago on Wednesday in their final pool-play game.<\/p>\n

On Thursday, the Liberty defeated the host Atlanta Dream, 104-90, in New York\u2019s highest-scoring game since the season opener.<\/p>\n

It was also New York\u2019s sixth straight win as the Liberty shot 54% from the floor and 52% on 3-pointers (16-for-31). The Liberty also had a 40-24 advantage on the boards against an Atlanta team that entered the game No. 1 in the WNBA in rebounding.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe were just ready,\u201d said Liberty guard Marine Johannes, who scored 17 points.<\/p>\n

In fact, for the first time in franchise history, the Liberty had five players score at least 16 points.<\/p>\n

The only thing not perfect about the Liberty right now is that point guard Sabrina Ionescu hasn\u2019t played since May 24 due to a back injury, although she has been practicing lately.<\/p>\n

Breanna Stewart leads New York in scoring (20.4), Jonquel Jones leads the team in rebounds (9.6) and rookie Pauline Astier tops the squad in assists (3.8).<\/p>\n

Meanwhile, Washington (5-6) is 2-2 in the Commissioner\u2019s Cup.<\/p>\n

The Mystics beat Toronto 86-85 on Friday night on Sonia Citron\u2019s turnaround jumper at the buzzer.<\/p>\n

Washington prevailed despite a season-high 22 turnovers, shooting just 2-of-18 on 3-pointers and playing without standout Kiki Iriafen, who has an injured right ankle. She is averaging 14.6 points and a team-high 8.9 rebounds.<\/p>\n

The Mystics are largely a product of their nine first-round picks, including seven they have selected since 2022. Citron (third overall) and Iriafen (fourth overall) were drafted in 2025, and the former leads the team in scoring (17.1).<\/p>\n

Then there\u2019s 6-5 center Shakira Austin, a top contender for the WNBA\u2019s Most Improved Player award. Austin is averaging 15.1 points, 8.5 rebounds and 2.9 assists \u2014 all career highs.<\/p>\n

That\u2019s some progression for the 25-year-old Austin, who was the third overall pick in 2022.<\/p>\n

Two other Mystics first-rounders of note are a pair of rookies: 6-7 center Lauren Betts (fourth overall in 2026) and point guard Georgia Amoore (sixth overall in 2025).<\/p>\n

Betts scored a season-high 18 points on Friday, making 8 of 9 shots. With Iriafen out, she got extended minutes \u2014 a season-high 21.<\/p>\n

Amoore leads Washington in assists (3.8).<\/p>\n

The Liberty will be the more rested team on Sunday.<\/p>\n

And, in the only game between Washington and New York so far this season, the Liberty won, 98-93, in overtime. Iriafen led the Mystics with 20 points and 12 rebounds, but she is likely unavailable on Sunday.<\/p>\n

On the positive side for Washington, Citron is feeling better after an injury caused her to miss a game on June 2.<\/p>\n

\u201cMy foot is good,\u201d Citron said. \u201cI\u2019m happy to be back.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u2013Field Level Media<\/p>\n

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