For the first time since 2015, the New York Liberty emerged victorious in a first round playoff series.
September 15, 2023; The New York Liberty defeat the Washington Mystics 90-75 during game one of round one in the 2023 Playoffs
The No. 2 seed Liberty, avoiding going to Washington for Game 3, defeated the No. 7 seed Mystics 90–85 in overtime on Tuesday night at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn to complete a 2-0 sweep in the best-of-three series. They advance to the semifinal round of the WNBA playoffs. Forward Jonquel Jones added 19 points and a team-leading 14 rebounds, and forward Betnijah Laney also had 19 points. Mystics veteran guard Natasha Cloud was sensational in the loss, scoring a game-high 33 points, in addition to registering 9 assists and 6 rebounds.
In Game 1 of the series last Friday, the Liberty had four players in double figures—with guard Sabrina Ionescu putting up an exceptional 29 points.
Australia Latest News, Australia Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Liberty advance to WNBA playoff semis for first time since 2015 by beating Mystics in OTBreanna Stewart scored 27 points and the New York Liberty beat the Washington Mystics 90-85 in overtime on Tuesday night to advance to the semifinals of the WNBA playoffs for the first time in eight years.
Read more »
Liberty advance to WNBA playoff semis for first time since 2015 with OT win over MysticsNEW YORK (AP) — Breanna Stewart scored 27 points and the New York Liberty beat the Washington Mystics 90-85 in overtime on Tuesday night to advance to the semifinals of the WNBA playoffs for the first time in eight years.
Read more »
Mystics vs Liberty Odds, Picks & Predictions - WNBA September 19WNBA predictions, picks, and odds for the Washington Mystics at New York Liberty on September 19. WNBA betting best bet and game analysis.
Read more »
Mystics ousted in OT by Liberty in WNBA playoff thrillerWashington guard Natasha Cloud backed up her brash talk with a career-high 33 points but it wasn’t enough as New York swept the best-of-three series.
Read more »
WNBA playoffs: Liberty advance to semifinals after 'spicy' OT win over MysticsNEW YORK — The first thing Breanna Stewart noted two hours ahead of tipoff Tuesday was the New York Liberty would need to keep their emotions in check to close out their opening-round series against the better-than-seeded Washington Mystics.
Read more »
WNBA playoffs: Liberty advance to semifinals after 'spicy' OT win over MysticsNEW YORK — The first thing Breanna Stewart noted two hours ahead of tipoff Tuesday was the New York Liberty would need to keep their emotions in check to close out their opening-round series against the better-than-seeded Washington Mystics.
Read more »