The New York Liberty will face the Washington Mystics in an Eastern Conference matchup on Tuesday at 7 p.m. The Liberty, with a record of 31-7, are coming off a loss to the Minnesota Lynx where Breanna Stewart scored 38 points. The Mystics, with a record of 13-25, are 6-12 against Eastern Conference opponents and have a strong team defense, allowing 81.9 points per game.
The Liberty, on the other hand, have a 15-3 record against Eastern Conference teams and have won games decided by 3 points or fewer. Washington is known for their 3-point shooting, averaging 9.7 made shots per game, which is more than what New York allows.
In their last matchup on June 9, the Liberty defeated the Mystics 93-88 with Jonquel Jones leading the scoring. Ariel Atkins is the top performer for Washington, averaging 14.7 points, while Sabrina Ionescu leads the Liberty with 19 points and 6.1 assists per game.
Both teams have been performing well in their last 10 games, with the Mystics averaging 79.8 points and the Liberty averaging 84.8 points. Injuries do not seem to be a major concern for either team.
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