Liberty clinch spot in Commissioner's Cup final
Key takeaways
- Jonquel Jones scored 17 of her 20 points in the second half to lead the Liberty (10-4), who have won seven straight games.
- The Liberty have made the final of the midseason tournament twice previously, winning once and losing once.
- The Liberty's Breanna Stewart on Sunday became only the second player in WNBA history to have at least 10 points, 10 rebounds and five blocks in a half.
Why this matters: a sports story that could shift standings, legacies, or fan conversations.
NEW YORK -- Breanna Stewart had 14 points, 12 rebounds and a career-high seven blocks to help the New York Liberty beat the Washington Mystics 86-64 on Sunday and clinch a spot in the Commissioner's Cup championship game.
Jonquel Jones scored 17 of her 20 points in the second half to lead the Liberty (10-4), who have won seven straight games.
The Liberty have made the final of the midseason tournament twice previously, winning once and losing once. Now, New York must wait to find out its finals opponent and which team will host the title game. That will come down to whether the Liberty or the Western Conference representative has a better overall record.