Six Straight Wins, Cup Final On The Line: The Liberty's Unstoppable Streak Is Hiding One Terrifying Problem

Seattle, what the New York Liberty are doing right now is absolutely bonkers! They just demolished the Atlanta Dream, grabbing their sixth straight win and putting up 104 points, their highest-scoring game since opening night. This squad is 9-4 overall and a perfect 4-0 in the Commissioner's Cup standings. Win Sunday against Washington and Wednesday against Chicago, and they punch their ticket to the Commissioner's Cup final on June 30. That's HUGE! But here's the kicker: star point guard Sabrina Ionescu? She's been out with a back injury since May 24. She's practicing, but her full return is the big question.

The Liberty's Unbelievable Hot Streak

That Atlanta win was a clinic! The Liberty shot 54% from the floor and an insane 52% from three, draining 16 of 31. They even had a massive 40-24 rebounding advantage against the WNBA's NUMBER ONE rebounding squad. Marine Johannes, who dropped 17 points, simply said, "We were just ready." For the first time in franchise history, five players scored at least 16 points!

Their depth is undeniable: Breanna Stewart leads with 20.4 points, Jonquel Jones dominates the glass with 9.6 rebounds, and rookie Pauline Astier dishes 3.8 assists. They're clicking, making Ionescu's absence a real nail-biter. Imagine them at full strength!

Washington's Scrap and Scramble

Don't sleep on Washington, even at 5-6 overall and 2-2 in the Commissioner's Cup. They just pulled off an 86-85 thriller against Toronto on Friday, with Sonia Citron hitting a buzzer-beater. They did that despite 22 turnovers and a miserable 2-of-18 from downtown, plus they were without standout Kiki Iriafen, who's out with an injured right ankle (14.6 points, 8.9 rebounds). Citron, leading the Mystics with 17.1 points, is feeling good, saying, "My foot is good. I'm happy to be back."

They've got serious talent from nine first-round picks, including seven since 2022. Shakira Austin, a Most Improved Player contender, is rocking career highs with 15.1 points, 8.5 rebounds, and 2.9 assists. Rookies like Lauren Betts (season-high 18 points Friday) and point guard Georgia Amoore (3.8 assists) add to the mix. The Liberty previously beat them 98-93 in overtime, with Iriafen getting 20 points and 12 boards, but she's likely out Sunday. New York is more rested, but Washington will be scrappy.

So, get ready for Sunday afternoon! The Liberty are hosting Washington, and with that Commissioner's Cup final spot dangling, you know they're fired up. Even with Mystics' grit, the Liberty are more rested and have that previous OT win. If they can keep this momentum and get Sabrina Ionescu back at full strength soon, this team could be unstoppable. We'll be watching!

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