Liberty advance to the Commissioner’s Cup final after beating Mystics
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 16, 2026, 6:31 PM
Last updated Jun 16, 2026
The New York Liberty secured a spot in the Commissioner’s Cup final on June 30 after defeating the Washington Mystics 86-64. Jonquel Jones led the Liberty with 20 points, contributing significantly to the team's advancement following their 2023 cup victory. Following the win, discussions centered on the Liberty aiming to replicate the recent success of the New York Knicks, who won the NBA championship. Players from the Liberty celebrated their win while also reflecting on past achievements, including their 2024 WNBA title, which ended New York City's professional basketball championship drought.
- •Liberty defeat Mystics 86-64 to reach the Commissioner’s Cup final.
- •Jonquel Jones scores 20 points in the decisive win.
- •Liberty are aiming to mirror the Knicks' recent championship success.
- •The final opponent for the Commissioner’s Cup is still to be determined.
- •Liberty players reflected on their achievement during the Knicks' championship celebration.
- 6:31 PMYahoo Sports — The Liberty did it first. Plus: Olivia Miles and A’ja Wilson trade blows
"No Offseason Newsletter 🏀 | This is The Athletic’s women’s basketball newsletter. Sign up here to receive No Offseason directly in your inbox. Welcome back to No Offseason. The Knicks are champions; will the Liberty follow suit (after having already done it first, technically)? 📍 New York, Neeeeewww Yorrrrkkkkk 😬 This Flagrant 2 foul 🎧 Developmental player chat Let’s get to it. Concrete Jungle: It’s a New York thing The New York Knicks championship title meant a lot to all of New York City, incl
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