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In big win, Liberty stage 20-point comeback, beat Mystics, get back to .500

It was all good for the New York Liberty at Barclays Center Saturday.

The New York Liberty defeated the Washington Mystics 82-79 in their first win at Barclays Center since May 24. Moreover, New York trailed by as many as 20 points against Washington before pulling out the win, marking the first time a WNBA team has completed a 20+ point comeback since 2019.

“Comeback wins are tough, home or on the road and being down 20 and 18 at halftime, finding a way,” Liberty coach Walt Hopkins said post-game. “It was pretty special. It’s fun to watch.