When: Friday, May 19 at 7 p.m. ET

Where: Entertainment and Sports Arena, Washington, D.C.

How to Watch: NBC Sports Washington; NBA TV

Injuries

Mystics: Myisha Hines-Allen (OUT, kneecap)

Liberty: Marine Johannes (OUT, overseas commitment); Nyara Sabally (OUT, right knee)

Pregame notes

Welcome to the 2023 WNBA season! The Washington Mystics will open the season at home against the second-best team, based on rankings, in the league. Of course that’s based on what teams did in the offseason.