Liberty vs Mystics predictions
You saw what Breanna Stewart did in her last outing—27 points, leading the charge and basically saying, “Hop on my back.” So, you just have to expect her to be aggressive again, especially with Jonquel Jones sidelined due to that pesky hamstring. Stewart’s going to see even more touches in the paint and likely faces double teams, but if history is any indicator, don’t be surprised if she puts up another big number in the points column. Natasha Cloud’s vision has been next-level this season, and with her average of 7.6 assists per game, she should find plenty of opportunities to create in transition and get shooters like Sabrina Ionescu or Marine Johannès wide open. Watch for Stewart to flirt with another 25-point performance, and for Cloud to keep the offense humming smoothly.
On the Mystics’ side, all eyes are on Brittney Sykes, who’s just been filling it up lately, averaging 22 points a night and handling playmaking responsibilities to boot. She’s playing with fire, so if Washington wants to protect that undefeated home record, Sykes needs to be in full attack mode—think strong drives, mid-range pull-ups, and pressure on the opposing guards. Kiki Iriafen is going to be crucial rebounding-wise, especially with Jones out for the Liberty. If Iriafen can control the glass and maybe even sneak in a double-double, that’s going to give the Mystics more second-chance looks and help them keep pace with New York’s up-tempo game.
With all that in mind, this feels like a matchup where the Liberty’s depth and Stewart’s momentum could carry them to another win. While the Mystics have the energy of a perfect home record behind them and just enough talent to pull an upset—especially if Sykes catches fire—New York just seems to have an answer for every scenario. The Liberty look poised to keep their perfect start rolling and notch their sixth straight win, but don’t expect Washington to make it easy. This one’s shaping up to be a real battle at CareFirst Arena.
