Sabrina Ionescu, Liberty face Jewell Loyd, Storm, Mercury play Mystics

Good morning, WNBA followers! We have now a two-game slate in retailer at this time: a matchup between the New York Liberty and the Seattle Sky, and a late night-night showdown between the Phoenix Mercury and the Washington Mystics.

The Seattle Storm (20-13) go to the New York Liberty (27-6) at 7pm ET

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The Liberty have been the perfect workforce within the WNBA all season, and so they’ve been led by the three-headed snake of Breanna Stewart (20.5 factors, 8.7 rebounds, 3.9 assists), Sabrina Ionescu (19.5 factors, 5.9 assists, 4.5 rebounds), and Jonquel Jones (14.7 factors, 9.4 rebounds, 3.3 assists). Stewart has been enjoying at an MVP stage, and has been the Liberty’s main scorer in every of New York’s final seven video games.

The Storm have been inconsistent for the reason that break, amassing a 3-5 file. They at present maintain the #5 seed within the WNBA. New York is coming off a 5-point loss to the Lynx, whereas Seattle is coming off of a 7-point win over the Solar. Skylar Diggins-Smith led the way in which with 18 factors in that one.

The Liberty and Storm final confronted off on Friday, with the Liberty rising victorious. Regardless of splitting their final six video games, the Liberty nonetheless have a three-game cushion for the perfect file within the league.

The Washington Mystics (10-23) face the Phoenix Mercury (17-17) at 10pm ET

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After beginning 0-12, the Mystics discover themselves only a recreation again from the eighth and closing playoff spot, and having received 4 of their final 5 video games. In that span, 4 Mystics gamers have averaged double-figures: Brittney Sykes (13.8 factors), Ariel Atkins (12.2 factors), Emily Engstler (12.2 factors), and Shakira Austin (10 factors).

The Mercury, in the meantime, snapped a three-game shedding streak win a win over the Dream on Tuesday, during which Kahleah Copper exploded for 28 factors. This season, Phoenix has been led by Copper (22.2 factors), Brittney Griner (18.3 factors), Diana Taurasi (15.3 factors), and Natasha Cloud (11.6 factors, 6.8 assists).

Up to date WNBA Standings

1. New York Liberty (27-6)
2. Connecticut Solar (24-9)
3. Minnesota Lynx (24-9)
4. Las Vegas Aces (21-12)
5. Seattle Storms (20-13)
6. Indiana Fever (18-16)
7. Phoenix Mercury (17-17)
8. Chicago Sky (11-22)
9. Atlanta Dream (11-22)
10. Washington Mystics (10-23)
11. Dallas Wings (9-24)
12. Los Angeles Sparks (7-26)

Methods to watch at this time’s WNBA recreation

The Storm-Liberty recreation and Mystics-Mercury recreation will each be broadcast on Prime Video.