Ionescu scores 20 points and Liberty avoid record collapse to hold off Sparks
Ionescu scored 20 points and hit late free throws as New York survived a 21-0 Sparks run.
- On Thursday night, Sabrina Ionescu scored 20 points as the New York Liberty defeated the Los Angeles Sparks 85-81, avoiding one of the biggest collapses in WNBA history.
- New York led 69-41 early in the fourth quarter before the Sparks scored 21 straight points, narrowing the deficit to 82-79 with 26.6 seconds remaining.
- Rae Burrell finished with a career-high 28 points, though Los Angeles lost Cameron Brink to an injury in the fourth quarter after she collided with Breanna Stewart.
- With 14.8 seconds remaining, Ionescu hit two free throws to restore the lead, and Ariel Atkins missed a potential game-tying three-pointer with seven seconds left to seal the victory.
- The Sparks travel to Washington on Saturday, while the Liberty continue without Leonie Fiebich and Satou Sabally, with Coach Chris DeMarco reporting no timetable for Fiebich's return.
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Connecticut hosts New York following Ionescu's 20-point game
New York visits the Connecticut Sun after Sabrina Ionescu scored 20 points in the Liberty's 85-81 victory against the Los Angeles Sparks. The teams meet Saturday for the third time this season. Connecticut is 2-12 against the Eastern Conference, and…
Sparks’ bid for a record comeback falls short against Liberty
Trailing by 28 points early in the fourth quarter, the Sparks score 21 straight and eventually get within one with 22 seconds left, but Sabrina Ionescu and New York hold on for an 85-81 win. Cameron Brink, who helped key the late run, exits after taking a shot to the ribs.
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Ionescu scores 20 points and Liberty avoid record collapse to hold off Sparks
Sabrina Ionescu scored 20 points and the New York Liberty avoided one of the biggest collapses in WNBA history, holding off the Los Angeles Sparks 85-81 on Thursday night.
In 10 minutes, the Liberty nearly squandered 28 points ahead of the Sparks! Fortunately, Sabrina Ionescu's arm did not tremble in the last minute. As he led 28 points at the beginning of the fourth quarter, the Liberty received an unlikely 21-0 against Los Angeles. Sabrina Ionescu and his teammates finally avoided one of the biggest "remontadas" in the history of the WNBA (85-81). The Liberty probably thought it would be possible to finish the m…
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