Washington Mystics Beat New York Liberty 87-74 in Season Finale
Game Recap
The Washington Mystics ended their regular season on a high note, defeating the New York Liberty 87-74 at the Entertainment & Sports Arena in Washington, D.C. Elena Delle Donne led the Mystics with 25 points, 8 rebounds, and 5 assists, while Emma Meesseman added 20 points and 10 rebounds. The Mystics improved to 22-12 on the season and clinched the No. 2 seed in the WNBA playoffs.
The Liberty, who were already eliminated from playoff contention, were led by Sabrina Ionescu's 20 points and 8 assists. Natasha Howard added 16 points and 10 rebounds for the Liberty, who finished the season with a 12-20 record.
The Mystics controlled the game from the opening tip, taking a 10-point lead in the first quarter. They extended their lead to 15 points in the second quarter and took a 45-30 lead into halftime.
The Liberty made a run in the third quarter, cutting the Mystics' lead to 6 points. However, the Mystics responded with a 10-0 run to put the game away.
Player Performances
Elena Delle Donne was the star of the game for the Mystics, scoring 25 points, grabbing 8 rebounds, and dishing out 5 assists. She was efficient from the field, shooting 9-of-16, and also hit 3-of-6 from three-point range.
Emma Meesseman was also impressive for the Mystics, scoring 20 points and grabbing 10 rebounds. She was a force in the paint, making 8-of-12 from the field.
Sabrina Ionescu led the Liberty with 20 points and 8 assists. She also had 5 rebounds and 3 steals. Natasha Howard was also solid for the Liberty, scoring 16 points and grabbing 10 rebounds.
Playoff Outlook
The Mystics have clinched the No. 2 seed in the WNBA playoffs and will face the No. 7 seed Connecticut Sun in the first round. The Sun upset the No. 2 seed Minnesota Lynx in the first round last year.
The Liberty finished the season with a 12-20 record and missed the playoffs. They will have a busy offseason, as they will have the No. 1 overall pick in the 2023 WNBA Draft.
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