Overview
- The New York Liberty beat the Washington Mystics 86-64 on Sunday to clinch the Eastern spot in the Commissioner's Cup, with Breanna Stewart recording 14 points, 12 rebounds and a career-high seven blocks.
- Stewart reached the 100th double-double of her WNBA career during the game and the Liberty extended their winning streak to seven games.
- Sabrina Ionescu returned from back soreness and played 25–26 minutes off the bench, contributing five points, three rebounds and three assists and drawing praise from coach Chris DeMarco.
- The Western representative remains undecided after the Las Vegas Aces edged the Minnesota Lynx 100-97 on Saturday behind A'ja Wilson but then lost to the Dallas Wings on Monday, leaving Las Vegas or Minnesota to secure the Cup berth and potential home-court in the remaining Cup qualifying games through Wednesday.
- The Cup final is set for June 30, New York’s third appearance in four years, and the in-season tournament has often correlated with deep postseason runs, making roster health and the Lynx’s rookie Olivia Miles notable factors to watch.