Liberty inspired, but not envious of Knicks

The New York Liberty defeated the Washington Mystics 86-64 at Barclays Center on Sunday before a sellout crowd of 17,581. Jonquel Jones led the team with 20 points, while Breanna Stewart added 14 points and a career-high seven blocks. The win marks the Liberty's seventh straight victory as they recover from an injury-plagued early season start to reach an 11-4 record.

The team’s success coincides with the city’s celebration of the New York Knicks’ first NBA championship in 53 years. Liberty stars Stewart and Jones, who brought Brooklyn its first WNBA title in 2024, expressed that the Knicks' run serves as inspiration for their own goal of securing a second franchise trophy this fall.

New York looks to extend its winning streak to eight games this Wednesday in Chicago. The team has already clinched a berth in the Commissioner’s Cup Final scheduled for June 30. Fans can watch Wednesday's 8 p.m. tip-off against the Sky on Fox 5.

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