New York Liberty Secures Top Seed in WNBA Playoffs

The New York Liberty secured the top seed in the 2024 WNBA playoffs with an 87-71 victory over the Washington Mystics, tying their franchise record with 32 wins for the season. This achievement marks the first time in WNBA history that a team has reached 32 wins in consecutive seasons. The Liberty showcased a strong offensive performance, outscoring the Mystics 50-18 in the paint and achieving a season-high 40 points from their bench players. Breanna Stewart led the team with a double-double of 15 points and 10 rebounds, while five players scored at least 10 points. The victory extended New York's record for most scoring runs of 10 or more points in a season and maintained their streak of at least 15 assists in 110 consecutive games. The Liberty will play their final regular season game against the Atlanta Dream on Thursday, September 19.