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Jones Dominates: Liberty Topple Tempo 97-82
5 Jun
Summary
- Jonquel Jones led with 22 points and 17 rebounds.
- Breanna Stewart's 19 points fueled a second-half surge.
- Former coach Sandy Brondello returned to New York.
Jonquel Jones delivered a commanding performance, tallying 22 points and 17 rebounds, to lead the New York Liberty to a 97-82 victory over the Toronto Tempo on Wednesday night. The Liberty extended their winning streak to three games.
Breanna Stewart was pivotal in the second half, scoring 17 of her 19 points after halftime, helping secure the win. The Liberty played without guard Sabrina Ionescu, who is still recovering from a back issue. This game also featured the return of Sandy Brondello, the former Liberty coach who led the team to a championship in 2024, now coaching the expansion Tempo.
The Tempo, despite a spirited effort led by Marina Mabrey and Brittney Sykes who each scored 17 points, fell to a .500 record. The Liberty established control in the third quarter, building a lead they maintained throughout the remainder of the game. A late injury to Tempo rookie Kiki Rice cast a shadow over the contest, with her condition awaiting an update.
