WNBA New York Liberty

New York Liberty Postgame Notes vs. Connecticut

Published on September 1, 2020 under Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA)
New York Liberty News Release


PLAYER NOTABLES

Kia Nurse contributed a team-high 18 points on 40.0% (2-5) shooting beyond the arc. She scored 12 of her points in the first half, leading both teams. Nurse also grabbed her 200th career rebound tonight.

Jazmine Jones totaled 15 points on 37.5% from the field off the bench, 7 of which came from the charity stripe where she shot 70%. Jones also connected on 50% (2-4) from deep.

Kylee Shook scored a career-high 9 points for the fourth time this season, shooting a perfect 4-4 from the field, and grabbed 4 rebounds in 17:26 minutes. Shook also connected on her sole three-point attempt tonight.

Amanda Zahui B recorded her 100th career assist, finishing with 3 on the night. She entered the game with 99 career assists. Zahui B also finished with a team-high 10 rebounds. Today marks Zahui B's fourth consecutive contest with 10+ boards. She is one game shy of tying Tina Charles' New York Liberty record for consecutive 10+ rebounding performances.

Layshia Clarendon and Jocelyn Willoughby each added 7 points for New York.

DeWanna Bonner led Connecticut to victory with a game-high 27 points and 12 rebounds.

Alyssa Thomas and Natisha Hiedeman finished with 15 and 10 points for the Sun, respectively.




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