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3 hours ago
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Sabrina Ionescu Comments on Energized Reaction After a Successful Challenge vs. Sun
Sabrina Ionescu Comments on Energized Reaction After a Successful Challenge vs. Sun originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Sabrina Ionescu and the New York Liberty had a dominating victory over the Connecticut Sun on Sunday. The Liberty had a 100-52 win, which set a new franchise record for the largest margin of victory in a single game. Ionescu and her crew also tied the best start in team history with their 7-0 record. The last time New York had a strong start like this was in 1997. Advertisement Liberty's star guard led the way with 18 points on 4-for-6 shooting from deep in only 18 minutes of action. New York had three other players who scored in double digits. Breanna Stewart, Jonquel Jones and Leonie Fiebich each had 13 points. New York Liberty guard Sabrina Ionescu drives past Connecticut Sun center Tina Jones-Imagn Images In the third quarter, however, a foul was called on Ionescu as she contested Marina Mabrey's attempt from downtown. The three-time WNBA All-Star didn't like the call and complained to the officials. This led her to encourage her coaches to challenge the call. The defensive play was reviewed and ruled in favor of the Liberty. The call was overturned, and the 2024 champion had a very energetic reaction to the result of the challenge. Ionescu went up to every coach and gave each of them a high five. Following the contest, Ionescu was asked about her reaction. According to her, she was in the moment, which is why she reacted that way. Advertisement "I was just really in the moment, but I knew I didn't foul her. Very thankful for my coaches in trusting me because I knew I didn't. My ponytail was challenge -- she hit me," Ionescu said when asked by Bleacher Report's Jackie Powell. The Liberty is on an incredible streak and is looking to secure its eighth-straight win. On Thursday, they'll take on the Washington Mystics. The Sun, on the other hand, couldn't add another win to their record and are now 1-6 in the season. Connecticut will face the Atlanta Dream on Saturday. Related: New York Liberty Announcement Marks Historic Achievement in Blowout Win This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 1, 2025, where it first appeared.
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4 hours ago
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Liberty Make Big Announcement After Seventh Straight Win
Liberty Make Big Announcement After Seventh Straight Win originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The New York Liberty opened the WNBA Commissioner's Cup in style on Sunday. The defending champs had the honor of playing in the first game of the mid-season tournament and left their mark by taking down the Connecticut Sun in dominant fashion. Advertisement It was a 100-52 blowout win for the Liberty as they flexed their collective muscle over a now 1-6 Connecticut side. With this massive victory, New York has not only won their first game in the Commissioner's Cup, but it also improved to 7-0 on the season to tie its franchise record for the best start to a WNBA campaign. On top of that, the Liberty were also able to make history on Sunday with their 48-point victory. The team announced on social media that this represents the largest margin in franchise history. It was another concerted effort for the Liberty in this one, with four out of five starters scoring at least 13 points in the game. Sabrina Ionescu (game-high 18 points, five assists, four triples) and Breanna Stewart (13 points, five assists) did their thing, but it was former WNBA MVP Jonquel Jones who stood out with a 13-point, 11-rebound double-double with three treys. New York Liberty forward Jonquel Jones (35) controls the ball against the Indiana Cruz-USA TODAY Sports To say that the Liberty have been dominant in their title defense thus far would be an understatement at this point, especially after Sunday's demolition job of the Sun. Advertisement Up next for New York is a road game against the Washington Mystics on Thursday as the champs look to make it eight straight wins to start the season. Related: Sabrina Ionescu Had No Words After Making History Against Caitlin Clark, Fever Related: Caitlin Clark's Honest Reaction to Controversial Moment in Fever-Liberty Game This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 1, 2025, where it first appeared.
Time of India
6 hours ago
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WNBA: Liberty crush Sun by 48 points, Tie franchise's best start since 1997, and match WNBA 3-point record
Key players Live Events Connecticut's performance (You can now subscribe to our (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel The New York Liberty delivered a performance for the ages on Sunday, defeating the Connecticut Sun 100-52 at Barclays Center . This 48-point victory not only set a new franchise record but also marked the second-largest margin in WNBA history, just shy of the 59-point record set by the Minnesota Lynx in 2017. The Liberty matched their league record by sinking 19 three-pointers, showcasing a remarkable 59.4 percent accuracy from beyond the different players contributed to this three-point barrage, setting a new WNBA record for the most players hitting a three in a single game. Sabrina Ionescu led the charge with 18 points, including four three-pointers. Jonquel Jones added a double-double with 13 points and 11 rebounds, while Breanna Stewart and Leonie Fiebich each contributed 13 four starters rested for most of the fourth quarter, highlighting the team's depth and dominance."It was great to be able to see the contribution from everyone," Ionescu said postgame. "Everyone came out really ready. Everyone scored and contributed in a really impactful way from the start to finish." This victory improved New York's season record to 7-0, tying the best start in franchise history set during the WNBA's inaugural season in game also marked the beginning of the 2025 Commissioner's Cup , an in-season tournament where teams compete for a $500,000 prize pool and $120,000 in cryptocurrency. The Liberty's performance was a testament to their relentless energy and team chemistry, especially impressive given it was their fourth game in six days. They tallied 29 assists on 33 field goals, emphasizing their unselfish play and cohesion. Connecticut's Tina Charles and Jacy Sheldon each scored 10 points, but the Sun struggled to keep pace with New York's offensive onslaught. The Liberty's defense was equally stifling, limiting the Sun to just 52 look to maintain their unbeaten streak when they face the Washington Mystics on Thursday.
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6 hours ago
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Liberty win by 2nd-largest margin in WNBA history with 100-52 win over Sun
The New York Liberty nearly set two WNBA records in their 100-52 win over the Connecticut Sun on Sunday. With a 48-point victory, New York won by the second-largest margin in league history. The record is 59 points, set by the Minnesota Lynx in 2017 with a 111–52 victory over the Indiana Fever. Advertisement The Liberty came close to that margin when an Isabelle Harrison jumper gave them an 85-30 lead with three minutes remaining in the third quarter. New York outscored Connecticut 30-8 in the quarter. "It was our first third quarter that we executed the way we wanted to," Liberty coach Sandy Brondello said afterward. "We've been talking about it. [Jonquel Jones] said that was our best third quarter in Liberty history. We didn't let down, I was happy with that." Minnesota also set a record in that 2017 game with a 45-point lead at halftime, but the Liberty fell short of that mark with a 32-point margin after the first two quarters of play. Advertisement History was still within reach going into the fourth quarter with New York holding a 90-36 lead. However, the Liberty eased up and only scored 10 points in the final 10 minutes while the Sun scored 16. The team can still say it set a franchise record for largest margin of victory. New York did tie a league mark that the team set just last week with 19 3s in defeating the Chicago Sky, 99-74. Sabrina Ionescu hit 4-of-6 3-pointers, while Jones and Leonie Fiebich each went 3-for-4 from behind the arc. Ionescu finished with a game-high 18 points, while Fiebich, Jones and Breanna Stewart each scored 13 points. Jones also grabbed 11 rebounds for New York and Natasha Cloud dished out seven assists. Tina Charles and Jacy Sheldon each scored 10 points for the Sun, who dropped to 1-6 with the defeat. Marina Mabrey and Aneesah Morrow both added eight points. The win improved the Liberty's record to 7-0, tying the best start to a season in franchise history set in 1997. The Lynx can match that mark atop the 2025 league standings with a win over the Golden State Valkyries on Sunday night. However, both teams are just over halfway to the 13-0 start by the 2013 Lynx, which is the best start in WNBA history.
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8 hours ago
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Liberty's hot shooting leads to 100-52 rout of Sun for 2nd-biggest margin of victory in WNBA history
NEW YORK (AP) — The New York Liberty's offense has been clicking during the early part of this season and that's led to the team's best start since the league debuted in 1997. New York improved to 7-0 to start the season with a 100-52 rout of the Connecticut Sun, which was the second-biggest margin of victory in WNBA history. The Liberty have scored 82 or more points in all seven games, eclipsing the 90-point mark five times. Advertisement The game was billed as a birthday celebration of New York's loveable mascot Ellie the Elephant, but quickly the home team gave its fans a lot more to cheer for. A 31-point first quarter showcased New York's offensive firepower against the Sun, who are in rebuilding mode with a whole new starting five this season. By the time the first half ended, the Liberty held a 60-28 advantage behind strong play from its stars Breanna Stewart, Sabrina Ionescu and Jonquel Jones. New York shot 68% from the field in the first half and made 12 3-pointers. The Liberty played unselfishly with assists on their first 19 baskets, finishing the game with 29, including a nifty behind-the-back pass from Natasha Cloud to Leonie Fiebich for a 3-pointer. 'There's no one-on-one, no hero ball, just understanding of searching for our best shot,' Ionescu said. 'It was fun out there, just getting everyone going and feeling good.' Advertisement There was no complacency in the second half as the Liberty challenged a host of WNBA records, including scoring margin, 3-pointers made and field goal percentage. The Liberty were in range of the 59-point WNBA record that Minnesota holds in a win over Indiana, but fell short of that mark. Still the 48-point win was the second largest in league history and set the franchise mark for biggest win. 'There's a lot we can take away offensively and defensively,' said Connecticut guard Jacy Sheldon, who led the team with 10 points. 'Any time you get your butt kicked you can learn a lot.' Ten different players hit a 3-pointer as the team finished with 19. Kennedy Burke hit the last one, which tied the franchise and league record of 19 the team set on May 22, with 6:25 left in the game. Even with the fans chanting for one more 3, the Liberty couldn't break their own record, missing a few over the final few minutes. Advertisement 'It was great to see the contributions from everyone,' Ionescu said. 'Everyone scored and contributed in an impactful way from start to finish.' Now New York will get a little rest after playing its fourth game in six days. The Liberty don't play again until visiting Washington on Thursday. ___ AP WNBA:
