Washington Mystics vs New York Liberty Prediction & Game Preview - July 21, 2023 | WNBA

On July 21, the Washington Mystics face off against the New York Liberty in an Eastern Conference battle. The Liberty sit atop their conference, winning 14 of their first 19 games, while the Mystics are fourth with 11 wins in 20 outings.

Both teams will enter the contest on the back of a loss and will look to right the ship. Considering the strong start to the season New York has had, they will likely be confident of setting the tone and controlling the pace throughout the night.

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Washington Mystics vs New York Liberty WNBA: Prediction

While both teams have their strengths, the New York Liberty will enter the contest as the clear favorites.

Having only dropped five games all season, New York is among the genuine contenders in the WNBA and will likely play with an aggression Washington could find difficult to match.

Brittney Sykes could be a significant weapon for the Washington Mystics. How she fares against New York's defense could have a legitimate impact on the outcome of the game.

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Washington Mystics Roster

PLAYER	POS	HEIGHT	WEIGHT	DOB	EXP	FROM
Ariel Atkins	G	5-10 ft	167 lbs	JULY 30, 1996	5 yrs	TEXAS-AUSTIN/USA
Shakira Austin	C-F	6-5 ft	190 lbs	JULY 25, 2000	1 yrs	MISSISSIPPI/USA
Natasha Cloud	G	5-10 ft	160 lbs	FEBRUARY 22, 1992	7 yrs	ST. JOSEPH'S (PA)/USA
Elena Delle Donne	F-G	6-5 ft	187 lbs	SEPTEMBER 5, 1989	9 yrs	DELAWARE/USA
Queen Egbo	F-C	6-4 ft	190 lbs	JUNE 29, 2000	1 yrs	BAYLOR/USA
Cyesha Goree	F	6-2 ft	lbs	AUGUST 4, 1993	R	MICHIGAN/USA
Linnae Harper	G	5-7 ft	160 lbs	JANUARY 31, 1995	2 yrs	OHIO STATE/USA
Tianna Hawkins	F	6-3 ft	186 lbs	MARCH 2, 1991	9 yrs	MARYLAND/USA
Myisha Hines-Allen	F	6-1 ft	200 lbs	MAY 30, 1996	5 yrs	LOUISVILLE/USA
Li Meng	G	6-0 ft	198 lbs	JANUARY 2, 1995	R	CHINA/CHINA
Brittney Sykes	G	5-9 ft	154 lbs	FEBRUARY 7, 1994	6 yrs	SYRACUSE/USA
Kristi Toliver	G	5-7 ft	130 lbs	JANUARY 27, 1987	13 yrs	MARYLAND/USA
Shatori Walker-Kimbrough	G	5-10 ft	140 lbs	MAY 18, 1995	6 yrs	MARYLAND/USA

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New York Liberty Roster

PLAYER	POS	HEIGHT	WEIGHT	DOB	EXP	FROM
Stefanie Dolson	C	6-5 ft	235 lbs	JANUARY 8, 1992	9 yrs	CONNECTICUT/USA
Sabrina Ionescu	G	5-11 ft	165 lbs	DECEMBER 6, 1997	3 yrs	OREGON/USA
Marine Johannès	G	5-10 ft	134 lbs	JANUARY 21, 1995	2 yrs	FRANCE/FRANCE
Jonquel Jones	F	6-6 ft	215 lbs	JANUARY 5, 1994	6 yrs	GEORGE WASHINGTON/BAHAMAS
Betnijah Laney	G-F	6-0 ft	166 lbs	OCTOBER 29, 1993	7 yrs	RUTGERS/USA
Epiphanny Prince	G	5-9 ft	179 lbs	JANUARY 11, 1988	13 yrs	RUTGERS/USA
Nyara Sabally	F	6-5 ft	204 lbs	FEBRUARY 26, 2000	R	OREGON/GERMANY
Breanna Stewart	F	6-4 ft	170 lbs	AUGUST 27, 1994	6 yrs	CONNECTICUT/USA
Kayla Thornton	F	6-1 ft	190 lbs	OCTOBER 20, 1992	7 yrs	TEXAS-EL PASO/USA
Courtney Vandersloot	G	5-8 ft	137 lbs	FEBRUARY 8, 1989	12 yrs	GONZAGA/USA
Jocelyn Willoughby	F-G	6-0 ft	180 lbs	MARCH 25, 1998	2 yrs	VIRGINIA/USA
Han Xu	C	6-11 ft	203 lbs	OCTOBER 31, 1999	2 yrs	CHINA/CHINA

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Washington Mystics vs New York Liberty: Where to watch

You can watch the contest on ION, WNBA League Pass and FUBO. The game will be played at the St. Elizabeths East Entertainment and Sports Arena and is set to tip off at 7 p.m. Eastern Time.

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Washington Mystics vs New York Liberty: Players to watch

Sabrina Ionescu, Breanna Stewart and Jonquel Jones are the three-headed monster that the New York Liberty like to deploy.

All three players are offensively gifted, while Stewart is among the best two-way talents in the WNBA, blending her offensive with some stern defense. Ionescu will look to ensure that the Liberty are respected from beyond the perimeter.

New York's impressive offensive and defensive talent should give them a genuine edge against the Mystics - a contest USA Today believes holds an 81% chance of a New York win

For the Mystics, Natasha Cloud, Tianna Hawkins and Brittney Sykes will be the trio tasked with earning the Washington Mystics a surprise victory. Cloud ended her last outing with 19 points, while Hawkins flirted with a double-double, dropping 13 points and grabbing nine rebounds.

If both players provide a similar level of production while the Mystics improve their defensive execution, they will put themselves in position to contend for another victory on their record.