Postgame Notes: Liberty 76, Aces 103
Published on June 18, 2021 under Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA)
New York Liberty News Release
TEAM NOTABLES
The New York Liberty (6-6) closed out their regular season series against the Las Vegas Aces (10-3), falling 103-76.
New York finished on 31.3% (26-83) shooting from the field, 26.3% (10-38) from beyond the arc and 73.7% (14-19) at the free throw line.
Up Next: On Sunday, June 20, the New York Liberty will take on the Los Angeles Sparks, commemorating the 25th Anniversary of the inaugural WNBA game between the two original franchises. Tip-off is 4 pm ET on ESPN.
PLAYER NOTABLES
Three Liberty players scored in double figures in tonight's game (Laney, Gray, Allen).
Betnijah Laney led all Liberty scorers with 20 points on 50% (7-14) from the field, 33.3% (1-3) from deep, 4 assists, and 3 rebounds. Laney has scored 20+ points in 10 of 12 of the team's games this season.
All in the second half, Rebecca Allen scored 14 points on 30.8% (4-13) from the field and 50% (4-8) from deep. She also recorded a career-high four steals on the night and matched a season-high five rebounds.
Reshanda Gray recorded a season-high 17 points off the bench on 63.6% (7-11) from the field and four rebounds.
Michaela Onyenwere added 9 points on 33.3% (3-9) from the field, 28.6% (2-7) from three, and three boards.
Kelsey Plum led Vegas scoring with 18 points on 40% (6-15) shooting, 50% (4-8) from three and 7 assists.
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