Liberty clinch Commissioners Cup final spot with 86-64 win

The New York Liberty secured their place in the Commissioners Cup championship game with an 86-64 victory over the Washington Mystics on Sunday, June 14, extending their winning streak to seven games. The win at Barclays Center in Brooklyn clinched the Eastern Conference spot for the midseason tournament final, scheduled for June 30.

Breanna Stewart led a dominant defensive effort for the Liberty, recording 14 points, 12 rebounds, and a career-high seven blocks. Jonquel Jones scored a game-high 20 points, with 17 coming in the second half to help New York pull away after a slow start to the third quarter. The game also marked the return of guard Sabrina Ionescu, who had missed the previous seven games with back soreness. Her return gave the Liberty their full roster for the first time this season.

New York now awaits its opponent and the location for the Commissioners Cup final. The Western Conference representative will be determined by Wednesday, June 17, with the Las Vegas Aces holding a one-game lead over the Minnesota Lynx. The team with the better regular-season winning percentage through Wednesday's games will host the championship game.