New York came out on top last night, as the No. 4 Liberty downed the No. 3 Aces 87-76 in a sneak peek of next week’s Liberty vs Aces WNBA Commissioner’s Cup final.
New York’s Sabrina Ionescu registered a season-best 16 points, 10 rebounds, and four assists as she continues her return from injury.
“I’m just better and better every day,” she said postgame. “My body’s feeling better, getting back into the rhythm of playing competitive basketball.”
The Liberty is now a half-game behind Las Vegas in the WNBA standings, relying on depth and superstar power to shake off two tight losses.
Two-time MVP Breanna Stewart and four-time MVP A’ja Wilson squared off in the matchup, as Stewart edged her frontcourt counterpart with 20 points and six rebounds to Wilson’s 16 points and nine rebounds.
“We’ve kind of been going back and forth and going at it for years now,” Stewart said of Wilson. “Anytime we do it, we know it’s a big moment.”
Both teams return tomorrow at 10 PM ET, as the Aces face the Wings (NBA TV) while New York takes on Seattle (WNBA League Pass).
