Betnijah Laney dazzles for Liberty in fourth-quarter thriller

The Liberty came from behind to defeat the Mystics 82-79 in Saturday’s Commissioner’s Cup matchup.

Betnijah Laney led New York in points with 19, shooting 50 percent from the field and draining all four of her shots from the line.

Nice look from @sabrina_i20 to @BetnijahLaney ! pic.twitter.com/4B8b44J4yj

— New York Liberty (@nyliberty) July 3, 2021

Five Liberty players hit double-digits, including Sabrina Ionescu, who came up clutch down the stretch, shooting a staggering 85.7 percent from the field with 15 points.

Tough take by @sabrina_i20 😎

📺 @CBSSportsNet pic.twitter.com/dAp9ruukpm

— WNBA (@WNBA) July 3, 2021

Tina Charles notched a monster double-double for the Mystics, putting up 31 points and 16 rebounds. Charles’ performance, however, wasn’t enough to hold off the Liberty’s fourth-quarter surge.

Work for it @tinacharles31 💪#TogetherDC pic.twitter.com/juuLUK40tl

— Washington Mystics (@WashMystics) July 3, 2021

Next up: The New York Liberty will host the Wings on Monday. The Mystics will head to Chicago to face the Sky on July 10.