Jonquel Jones recorded 22 points and 17 rebounds to lead No. 6 New York past No. 10 Toronto 97-82 in Wednesday's Liberty vs Tempo WNBA game.
The victory extends New York's winning streak to three games and moves the Liberty to 6-4 on the season.
Jonquel Jones, Breanna Stewart Power Liberty Frontline
Jones set the tone early, controlling the paint from the opening tip. By halftime, she had tallied 17 points and 12 rebounds for a first-half double-double. Toronto simply could not match her size or positioning down low.
All-Star forward Breanna Stewart managed just two points before the break, but she came alive for the Liberty after halftime.
Stewart scored 17 of her 19 points across the final two quarters, giving New York a second offensive engine when it mattered most. Behind that surge, the Liberty outscored Toronto 30-24 in the third quarter while steadily pulling away.
Satou vs. Nyara Sabally: Sibling Rivalry Fuels Liberty vs Tempo Win
Beyond the final score, Wednesday's game had a built-in family rivalry subplot.
The Tempo selected Nyara Sabally from New York in the 2026 expansion draft, setting up future head-to-head WNBA games with her sister, Liberty forward Satou Sabally.
That matchup delivered during a 15-2 second-quarter run by the Liberty. Satou hit a transition three-pointer over Nyara and knocked down two threes during the stretch to help New York take command.
Wednesday also marked a homecoming for Toronto head coach Sandy Brondello.
She led New York to its first WNBA title in 2024, before being released by the Liberty following the 2025 WNBA season. Still, fans gave her a warm ovation before tipoff.
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The Toronto Tempo now move to 5-5 on the season ahead of Sunday's 3 PM ET clash with the Chicago Sky, live on WNBA League Pass.
The Liberty, meanwhile, will host the Indiana Fever on Saturday at 8 PM ET, live on CBS.
