Sabrina Ionescu, Liberty Praised by Fans for Balance in Win vs. Sun in WNBA Playoffs

Sabrina Ionescu, Liberty Praised by Fans for Balance in Win vs. Sun in WNBA Playoffs

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NEW YORK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 26: Sabrina Ionescu #20 of the New York Liberty reacts after scoring during the first half against the Connecticut Sun during Game Two of the 2023 WNBA Playoffs semifinals at Barclays Center on September 26, 2023 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images)

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On the same day that Breanna Stewart was named the WNBA’s MVP for the second time, it was Sabrina Ionescu and a balanced effort from the New York Liberty’s supporting cast that carried the team to an 84-77 victory over the Connecticut Sun in Game 2 of the WNBA Semifinals.

Ionescu put up 21 points and five assists, Betnijah Laney added 20 points—including 15 in the second half—and Courtney Vandersloot contributed 19 points in the victory. All five starters put up double-digit points.

Stewart struggled from the field, scoring 11 points on just 3-of-13 shooting, but she added 11 rebounds, five blocks and two steals, making her presence felt on the defensive end.

New York Liberty @nyliberty

Stewie’s throwing a block party at @barclayscenter, y’all wanna come? 😮‍💨🙅‍♀️ @breannastewart pic.twitter.com/zswK3MzVYG

After the contest, fans and pundits alike were impressed by Ionescu, Laney and New York’s team effort:

Geoff Magliocchetti @GeoffJMags

Sabrina Ionescu the driver….it’s been to the Liberty’s advantage tonight #WNBA #LightItUpNYL

Shea Serrano @SheaSerrano

here comes sabrina 😬😬😬😬😬😬😬😬😬😬😬

Jackie Powell (she/her) @ClassicJpow

Betnijah Laney has absolutely been the difference for the New York Liberty in the second half. She has 20 total points on 7-11 shooting. 5-7 from three. @alexaphilippou said right next to me that she’s made big plays at the right time. She’s not wrong.

Myles @MylesEhrlich

Betnijah Laney with her *fifthtriple, and she backpedals, smiling. Just an awesome game from B, who is up to 20 points.

Thomas Ashburn Jr. @thomastheauthor

This @nyliberty @ConnecticutSun series is fun but i think ultimately The Liberty will be too much. #WNBAPlayoffs

Myles @MylesEhrlich

Courtney Vandersloot is a *shooter– she sidesteps a closeout and knocks down a deep two from the corner. Next possession, she draws the defense and finds Stewie at the wing for a three. The Liberty have extended to a ten-point lead, 72-62, with 7: 05 to go. Sloot has 15.

The Crown #LightItUpNYL 🗽 @thecrownliberty

JJ carried us at the beginning.

Sabrina carried us in the middle.

Laney carried us at the end.

I am so proud of the effort and determination we showed to get the win tonight. We could have easily folded when we were down 30-18.

🗽 #WNBATwitter

The team eff


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