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WNBA Results, August 28: Liberty Dominate Mystics to Hold Fifth Spot After Turnaround, Storm Register Big Win Over Lynx with Third-Quarter Gear Change Surge

WNBA August 28 Recap

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On August 28, the WNBA featured dominant performances as the New York Liberty overpowered the Washington Mystics, while the Seattle Storm surged past the Minnesota Lynx in a key positioning battle.

WNBA Results: New York Liberty 89-63 Washing Mystics

The Mystics, following yet another loss, appear poised to miss out on the WNBA playoffs this season. The Liberty have maintained their hold on the 5th position within the league standings after the game. The Mystics began the contest by establishing a 20-18 advantage during the first quarter of play.

However, the hosts reversed the momentum following that point and controlled the subsequent quarters decisively. The New York Liberty won the game by 89-63. Isabelle Harrison scored 16 points, Emma Meesseman put up 15.

TONIGHT IN BROOKLYN 🗽

The @nyliberty roll past the Mystics, 89–63!

Isabelle Harrison: Season-high 16 PTS I 5 REB I 2 3PM
Marine Johannès: 14 PTS I 5 AST I 3 3PM
Emma Meesseman: 15 PTS I 5 REB I 5 AST

Postseason Push presented by @DraftKings pic.twitter.com/hiL5xdsWlc
— WNBA (@WNBA) August 29, 2025

Team	FG	3PT	FT	OREB	DREB	REB	AST	STL	BLK	TO	PF	PTS
Washington Mystics	27-65 (41.5%)	5-24 (20.8%)	4-6 (66.7%)	6	16	22	17	4	3	10	17	63
New York Liberty	28-56 (50.0%)	10-21 (47.6%)	23-28 (82.1%)	7	28	35	23	7	0	7	10	89

WNBA Results: Minnesota Lynx 79-93 Seattle Storm

The Seattle Storm secured a significant victory over the league leaders during Thursday’s matchup. The Lynx took the lead by posting a 25-12 margin in the first quarter of the game. It was during the third quarter when the Seattle Storm elevated their performance significantly.

They surpassed the hosts with a 34-17 advantage, followed by a 26-16 edge in the fourth quarter. This resulted in a decisive 93-79 victory for the Storm, who consequently surpassed the Valkyries for the seventh position. Skylar Diggins scored 23 points.