New York Liberty vs Washington Mystics game player stats and box score for May 30 | 2025 WNBA season. (Image Source: Getty)
The New York Liberty faced off against their conference rivals, the Washington Mystics, in a regular-season matchup on Friday. The Liberty rolled out their usual starting five: Sabrina Ionescu, Breanna Stewart, Leonie Fiebich, Jonquel Jones, and Natasha Cloud. Meanwhile, the Mystics countered with a lineup featuring Sonia Citron, Kiki Iriafen, Stefanie Dolson, Brittney Sykes and Sug Sutton.
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Playing at CareFirst Arena in Washington, the undefeated Liberty got off to a strong start, showcasing their experience and depth against the Mystics’ youthful roster. Sabrina Ionescu led the charge with an aggressive offensive display, scoring 14 points on just eight shots in the first half. Leonie Fiebich was perfect from the field, adding 12 points on 4 of 4 shooting as New York built a 44–32 lead heading into halftime.
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Washington’s rookies, Sonia Citron and Kiki Iriafen, struggled to find their rhythm early on. The offensive load fell largely on veteran Brittney Sykes, who reached double figures by the half. Despite her efforts, the Mystics found themselves trailing by 12 at the break.
Sabrina Ionescu remained unstoppable, scoring with precision and helping the Liberty stay in control throughout the game. In the second half, Mystics rookies Sonia Citron and Kiki Iriafen found their footing, showing more aggression and looking to create their own scoring opportunities. Despite their improved play, the Mystics had no answers for New York’s overwhelming offensive firepower.
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Ultimately, the Liberty’s experience and depth proved too much for Washington’s young squad. New York broke the game wide open in the fourth quarter, cruising to a dominant 85–63 victory and extending their winning streak to six games. Ionescu led all scorers with 28 points, while Brittney Sykes paced the Mystics with 20.
New York Liberty vs Washington Mystics game player stats and box score
New York Liberty
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Player
MIN
PTS
REB
FGM
AST
FGA
FG%
3 PM
3PA
3P%
FTM
FTA
FT%
OREB
DREB
TOV
STL
BLK
PF
Plus/Minus
Leonie Fiebich
26:48
12
9
4
1
5
80
2
3
66.7
2
2
100
1
8
2
0
3
3
23
Breanna Stewart
24:52
10
3
3
7
10
30
0
5
0
4
4
100
0
3
2
1
1
1
20
Jonquel Jones
29:47
14
18
5
3
14
35.7
1
6
16.7
3
6
50
3
15
1
2
2
2
23
Sabrina Ionescu
31:42
28
3
9
5
16
56.3
4
11
36.4
6
6
100
0
3
2
2
0
0
20
Natasha Cloud
22:23
0
2
0
3
1
0
0
0
-
0
0
-
0
2
1
0
0
2
13
Marine Johannès
16:56
3
2
1
1
8
12.5
1
7
14.3
0
0
-
2
0
1
0
0
1
2
Kennedy Burke
16:39
3
2
1
2
4
25
1
3
33.3
0
0
-
1
1
1
0
2
2
3
Rebekah Gardner
18:05
11
4
4
0
6
66.7
1
2
50
2
2
100
1
3
0
1
0
0
4
Isabelle Harrison
8:42
4
3
2
0
3
66.7
0
0
-
0
0
-
1
2
0
0
0
3
-2
Jaylyn Sherrod
2:03
0
0
0
0
0
-
0
0
-
0
0
-
0
0
1
0
0
1
2
Marquesha Davis
2:03
0
0
0
1
1
0
0
1
0
0
0
-
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
Nyara Sabally
0:00
0
0
0
0
0
-
0
0
-
0
0
-
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
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Washington Mystics
Player
MIN
PTS
REB
AST
FGM
FGA
FG%
3 PM
3PA
3P%
FTM
FTA
FT%
OREB
DREB
TOV
STL
BLK
PF
Plus/Minus
Sonia Citron
31:22
10
4
0
4
13
30.8
2
5
40
0
0
-
1
3
3
0
1
2
-15
Kiki Iriafen
24:43
12
7
2
4
14
28.6
0
0
-
4
4
100
4
3
2
2
0
0
-1
Stefanie Dolson
19:26
2
4
1
1
4
25
0
3
0
0
0
-
0
4
0
0
0
2
9
Brittney Sykes
31:21
20
4
3
5
18
27.8
1
2
50
9
10
90
0
4
3
3
0
3
-21
Sug Sutton
25:21
7
3
3
2
2
100
1
1
100
2
2
100
0
3
1
1
0
1
-1
Jade Melbourne
16:24
4
1
0
2
4
50
0
0
-
0
0
-
0
1
1
0
0
2
-26
Shakira Austin
12:31
0
3
0
0
6
0
0
1
0
0
0
-
1
2
0
0
0
1
-24
Aaliyah Edwards
17:14
2
5
1
1
7
14.3
0
1
0
0
0
-
0
5
0
0
0
2
-27
Lucy Olsen
13:29
2
3
2
1
3
33.3
0
1
0
0
0
-
1
2
0
1
0
0
-1
Emily Engstler
8:09
4
2
1
1
3
33.3
0
2
0
2
2
100
1
1
0
1
0
1
-3
Georgia Amoore
0:00
0
0
0
0
0
-
0
0
-
0
0
-
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Sika Koné
0:00
0
0
0
0
0
-
0
0
-
0
0
-
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
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