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Ionescu Ignites Liberty with Season-High Performance
3 Jul
Summary
- Sabrina Ionescu scored a season-high 26 points, boosting her team's confidence.
- Minnesota Lynx lead the league despite Napheesa Collier's season-long absence.
- Veteran Natasha Howard is having a career year with impressive shooting percentages.
Sabrina Ionescu appears to have rediscovered her scoring touch, delivering a season-high 26 points in the New York Liberty's recent WNBA Commissioner's Cup championship victory. This performance is a significant boost for the Liberty, who have been managing various injuries impacting their starting lineup.
Ionescu's offensive resurgence, particularly her increased aggression attacking the rim, also opened up her effective three-point shooting. Her return to form solidifies the Liberty's starting five, which now includes Cup final MVP Breanna Stewart and Jonquel Jones.
Meanwhile, the Minnesota Lynx are defying expectations with the WNBA's best record, even with star Napheesa Collier sidelined for the entire season due to ankle surgery. Collier, a former MVP runner-up, recently returned to practice, with no set date for her game comeback.
The Lynx's success is also fueled by veteran Natasha Howard, who is experiencing a career year. Alongside rookie sensation Olivia Miles, who is a strong contender for Rookie of the Year and MVP, Howard's league-leading shooting percentage and consistent scoring have been vital.
