Women’s professional basketball is taking the world by storm. The New York Liberty won their first round matchup by beating the Washington Mystics. Several celebrities and sports personalities were present to witness the collision of talent at Barclays Arena. NBA and New York legend Carmelo Anthony, alongside his son Kiyan, were also present to support their favorite players. 

At the heart of this epic match was the 29-year-old power forward. A two-time WNBA Champion who yet again gave her best to lead her team to victory. 

Carmelo Anthony and Breanna Stewart shared a moment together

It was a big moment for the Liberty. After getting eliminated in the first round over the last two years, the team showed up big to continue their title hopes. The match saw several stars including Malala Yousafzai, tennis star Billie Jean King and more in attendance. Following the home win, Carmelo Anthony exchanged a few words with Breanna Stewart, New York’s star player. It was an iconic moment where generations of basketball greatness came together to celebrate a city.

The official page of the WNBA captured the moment and shared it with the fans. The post was captioned, “Just two kids from New York who have done amazing things on the hoop scene.”

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After leading the Seattle Storm to 2 championships, Stewart might be able to change the game for the Liberty. 

Kiyan Anthony, the 16-year-old son of the 10-time NBA All-Star, also shared a clip from the match on his Instagram.

New York Liberty vs. Washington Mystics

The 2018 WNBA MVP’s determination and skills were the highlights of the game. Stewart tallied 29 points and 9 rebounds.  After beating the Washington Mystics in a 90-85 overtime win, New York is headed for the semi-finals.

This ends their 8 year drought of reaching the final four.

Alongside Stewart, Jones was nothing short of a spectacle. She scored 19 points and 14 rebounds. A truly mesmerizing game that propelled the Liberty toward victory.

 Do you think the Liberty will be able to showcase a similar performance in the semi-finals? Share your thoughts with us in the comments.

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