New York makes 13 3-pointers in win over Sun
UNCASVILLE, Conn. -- — Stefanie Dolson scored 16 points, including one of New York's 13 3-pointers with 1:29 left, and Sabrina Ionescu had 11 points, 11 rebounds and six assists to help the Liberty beat the Connecticut Sun 81-77 on Wednesday night.
New York set a season high for first-half points with 51 after shooting 48.7% from the field, including 10 of 21 behind the arc. Six different New York players made a 3-pointer in the first half, including every starter. The Liberty finished at 44.9% overall, going 13 of 32 from behind the arc.
Sami Whitcomb made her fourth 3-pointer, capping a 7-0 run, to extend New York’s lead to 65-54 midway through the third quarter.
Whitcomb and Natasha Howard each scored 14 points and Marine Johannes added 11 for New York (7-10). Ionescu missed a free throw with 8.7 seconds left to break her string of 36 straight makes.
Courtney Williams scored 16 points for Connecticut (12-6). Jonquel Jones, Brionna Jones and DeWanna Bonner each scored 12, and Natisha Hiedeman added 11 points.
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Regular Season Series
NY leads 2-1
Game Information
- Referees:
- Roy Gulbeyan
- Dannica Mosher
- Blanca Burns
2023-24 Eastern Conference Standings
Team | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
New York | 3 | 0 | 1.000 | - | W3 |
Connecticut | 2 | 0 | 1.000 | 0.5 | W2 |
Chicago | 1 | 1 | .500 | 1.5 | W1 |
Atlanta | 1 | 1 | .500 | 1.5 | L1 |
Washington | 0 | 3 | .000 | 3 | L3 |
Indiana | 0 | 3 | .000 | 3 | L3 |