New York Liberty defeat Washington Mystics, 75-67

On Thursday afternoon, the New York Liberty improved to a 9-9 record with a convincing 75-67 win over the now 12-6 Washington Mystics. The Liberty will face the Indiana Fever on Sunday afternoon at Madison Square Garden. Photos by Avi Gerver, ©Madison Square Garden, L.P.

Liberty mascot Maddie and teammate Kia Vaughn stretch before the game:

New York’s Nicole Powell shoots a jumper:

Lindsey Harding of the Mystics passes behind her back as Plenette Pierson of the Liberty defends:

New York’s Taj McWilliams-Franklin and Leilani Mitchell and Washington’s Matee Ajavon battle for a loose ball:

New York’s Essence Carson shoots as Washington’s Matee Ajavon and Marissa Coleman defend:

Janel McCarville of the Liberty drives against Marissa Coleman of the Mystics:

Washington’s Crystal Langhorne gets a forearm to the face courtesy of New York’s Kalana Greene as she sets the pick for teammate Katie Smith (#30):

New York’s Kalana Greene shoots over Washington’s Lindsey Harding:

Liberty star Cappie Pondexter huddles with her teammates: