wnba Game Recap
Liberty vs Mystics Final: 85-63 - Recap
The battle between the Liberty and Mystics didn't turn out to be much of a battle at all as Washington was handed a 85-63 defeat on Friday at CareFirst Arena.
New York won and also put money in the pockets of their supporters by covering the -8.5-point spread as favorites. Totals bettors, meanwhile, saw the game go UNDER the closing number of 164.5.
New York got 28 points from Sabrina Ionescu and another 14 points from Jonquel Jones. Breanna Stewart contributed 7 assists, while Jonquel Jones cleaned the glass with 18 rebounds.
Washington got 20 points from Brittney Sykes in a losing cause and another 12 points from Kiki Iriafen. Sug Sutton contributed 3 assists for the Mystics, while Kiki Iriafen had 7 rebounds.
The Liberty hit the break winning 44-32 before taking care of business in the second half.
New York had a 46-36 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
New York looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Sun. The Mystics will aim to get back on the winning track at Indiana.