Highlights Liberty At Mystics 917

Liberty at Mystics (9/17)

New York Liberty (12-16) at Washington Mystics (20-8)

Matchup:

The Liberty will travel to face the Mystics in a battle of two of the top teams in the Eastern Conference. The Mystics are currently in second place in the standings, while the Liberty are in sixth place.

Key Players:

* New York Liberty: Sabrina Ionescu, Betnijah Laney, Natasha Howard * Washington Mystics: Elena Delle Donne, Natasha Cloud, Ariel Atkins

Storylines:

* Ionescu's Return: Sabrina Ionescu will be making her return to the lineup for the Liberty after missing the last two games with an ankle injury. Ionescu is averaging 18.8 points, 7.8 assists, and 6.6 rebounds per game this season. * Mystics' Home Dominance: The Mystics have been dominant at home this season, with a record of 11-2. They will be looking to extend their home winning streak to seven games against the Liberty. * Playoff Implications: This game has major playoff implications for both teams. The Liberty are currently in the sixth and final playoff spot in the Eastern Conference, while the Mystics are in second place. A win for the Liberty would give them a boost in their playoff push, while a win for the Mystics would help them secure a top-two seed.

Prediction:

The Mystics are the heavy favorites in this matchup. They have a better record, they are playing at home, and they have a more experienced team. However, the Liberty are a young and talented team, and they have the potential to upset the Mystics. I predict the Mystics will win, but the Liberty will keep it close.