
NEW YORK — — Emma Meesseman scored 19 factors and Breanna Stewart added 14 to assist the New York Liberty beat the Washington Mystics 75-66 on Tuesday evening.
For the primary time since early within the season, New York had its whole roster obtainable. Sabrina Ionescu returned after lacking a number of video games with a toe damage. Nyara Sabally performed in her first sport since July 16 as she recovered from a knee situation.
The Liberty (26-17), who’ve locked up the No. 5 seed within the playoffs, are assured they’ll repeat as champions now that they’re wholesome.
They end off the common season in Chicago on Thursday earlier than most definitely heading to Phoenix to open the playoffs on Sunday.
Jonquel Jones added 12 factors and 11 rebounds as New York improved to 34-0 when she will get a double-double within the common season over her time with the Liberty.
New York jumped out early behind Stewart and Meesseman to take a 19-12 lead after one quarter and prolonged it to 41-26 on the half.
Washington (16-28) bought inside seven within the third quarter, however might get no nearer. This was the ultimate sport of the season for the Mystics, who misplaced their final 10. There have been numerous positives for the franchise this yr, particularly rookies Sonia Citron and Kiki Iriafen.
Georgia Amoore, who the workforce drafted sixth, missed your complete season with a torn ACL. That trio are nice items to construct round for the long run.
Iriafen scored 16 factors and Citron added 13 towards New York.
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