Barclays Center, Brooklyn, NY
Tip‑Off: 3:00 PM ET
Broadcast: ESPN / YES App / WNBA League Pass
The Mystics and Liberty meet for the second time this season, with Washington trying to climb back to .500 and New York looking to keep pace with the league’s elite. The Liberty remain one of the WNBA’s most complete teams, while Washington has been competitive but inconsistent, especially on the offensive end.
Venue
Barclays Center — Brooklyn, New York
Capacity: ~17,700
Court Type: Hardwood
Home Advantage: Liberty are 5–2 at home this season
Notable Factor: New York’s pace and spacing thrive on this floor, especially in transition and early‑clock threes.
Injury Report
Washington Mystics
Shakira Austin — OUT (hip)
Karlie Samuelson — Probable (ankle)
Aaliyah Edwards — Healthy
Brittney Sykes — Healthy
Impact: Austin’s absence continues to hurt Washington’s interior defense and rebounding. Edwards has stepped up, but the Mystics lack rim protection depth.
New York Liberty
Breanna Stewart — Probable (knee soreness)
Sabrina Ionescu — Healthy
Jonquel Jones — Healthy
Betnijah Laney‑Hamilton — Healthy
Impact: Stewart’s status is always worth monitoring, but she has played through minor soreness all season. New York’s core remains intact and dominant.
Team Records & Recent Form
Washington Mystics (5–6)
Last 5: 2–3
Road Record: 2–3
Offense: 78.4 PPG
Defense: 81.7 PPG allowed
Trend: Competitive but inconsistent; defense solid, offense streaky.
New York Liberty (9–4)
Last 5: 4–1
Home Record: 5–2
Offense: 86.9 PPG
Defense: 79.1 PPG allowed
Trend: Elite spacing, strong ball movement, dominant frontcourt play.
Series History
Liberty lead season series 1–0
Liberty have won 6 of the last 7 meetings
At Barclays Center, New York has won 4 straight vs. Washington
Mystics’ last win in Brooklyn: 2022
Key Player Matchups
1. Sabrina Ionescu (NYL) vs. Brittney Sykes (WAS)
Ionescu’s off‑ball movement and deep shooting stretch defenses.
Sykes is Washington’s best perimeter defender and must chase Ionescu through screens.
2. Jonquel Jones (NYL) vs. Aaliyah Edwards (WAS)
Jones’ size and strength create matchup problems.
Edwards’ athleticism helps, but she must avoid early fouls.
3. Breanna Stewart (NYL) vs. Myisha Hines‑Allen (WAS)
Stewart’s versatility forces mismatches everywhere.
Hines‑Allen must be physical and limit Stewart’s mid‑range touches.
4. Ariel Atkins (WAS) vs. Betnijah Laney‑Hamilton (NYL)
Atkins is Washington’s most reliable scorer.
Laney‑Hamilton is one of the league’s best two‑way wings.
Betting Trends
Washington Mystics
4–1 ATS in last 5 road games
Under is 6–3 in last 9 overall
1–6 straight up in last 7 vs. Liberty
New York Liberty
5–2 ATS in last 7 home games
Over is 7–3 in last 10 at Barclays
8–3 straight up in last 11 overall
GAME ODDS
Washington Mystics 168
New York Liberty – 12
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Saturday, June 13, 2026
