WNBA New York Liberty

Liberty Eclipse 100 Points in Consecutive Games for First Time in Franchise History with 102-93 Win over Dallas

Published on June 11, 2023 under Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA)
New York Liberty News Release


On Sunday, the New York Liberty (6-2) defeated the Dallas Wings (5-4), 102-93,in the first game of their 2023 three-game season series.

At Barclays Center, the Liberty finished on 55.7% (39-70) shooting from the field, 46.4% (13-28) from three, and 78.6% (11-14) at the free throw line.

This afternoon, the Liberty eclipsed 100 points in consecutive games for the first time in franchise history.

New York scored a season-high 34 points in the third quarter. The Liberty finished with a season-high 31 assists, tying the franchise record for the fourth-most assists in a single game.

Up Next: The New York Liberty will host the Atlanta Dream on Tuesday, June 13, at 8 p.m. ET.

KEY RUNS

Q1: There were no significant runs in the first quarter.

Q2: Dallas went on a 14-5 run from the 6:29 mark of the second to the 3:25 mark of the quarter.

Q3: New York went on a 19-5 run from the 4:50 mark of the third to the 0:41 mark of the quarter.

Q4: New York extended their third-quarter run into the fourth, totaling a 22-9 run through the 8:31 mark of the quarter.

PLAYER NOTABLES

New York finished with five double-digit scorers in tonight's game (Stewart, Ionescu, Vandersloot, Johannès, Laney).

Highlighted by an 11-point third quarter, Breanna Stewart finished with a game-high 32 points on 75% (15-20) from the field, including 50% (2-4) from three, nine rebounds, five assists, and three blocks. Her 32-point performance marked not only her second 30-point game of the season but also the second time in WNBA history that a player dropped 30-plus points on 20 field goal attempts or less without attempting a free throw (Elena Della Donne, July 30, 2019).

Sabrina Ionescu totaled 22 points on 43.8% (7-16) shooting from the field, including 37.5% (3-8) from three, six rebounds, and six assists. Her 13 third-quarter points combined with the 10 points created off her four third-quarter assists accounted for 67.6% of New York's season-high 34 third-quarter points. Combined with her 37-point performance last game, this is the fourth time in Ionescu's career with back-to-back games of 20-plus points.

Courtney Vandersloot finished with 15 points on 50% (6-12) shooting from the floor and a game-high 10 assists -- her third double-double of the season.

Marine Johannès added 12 points on 50% (4-8) shooting from the field, including 50% (4-8) from three, and three assists.

Betnijah Laney finished with 10 points on 60% (3-5) shooting from the floor, including 66.7% (2-3) from three, five rebounds, and four assists.

For Dallas, Arike Ogunbowale finished with 25 points, seven assists, and six rebounds, while Satou Sabally added 17 points and 11 rebounds.

LIBERTY 102 | WINGS 93 (6-2) (5-4)

June 11, 2023

Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL

LIBERTY 23 22 34 23 102

WINGS 25 26 17 25 93

GAME LEADERS NEW YORK DALLAS POINTS Stewart (32) Ogunbowale (25) REBOUNDS Stewart (9) Sabally (11) ASSISTS Vandersloot (10) Sims (8)

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