Jonquel Jones delivered a blunt message to her New York Liberty side after Thursday's 99-88 Liberty vs Storm loss. The defeat marked New York's third in its last four games, as it dropped to 12-7 on the season.
Jones finished with a team-high 26 points on 10-of-17 shooting, including three 3-pointers and eight rebounds. Still, the individual effort wasn't enough to overcome a Seattle squad that led by as much as 16 in the fourth quarter.
The Liberty cut the gap late, but never seriously threatened to complete the comeback.
Jonquel Jones Demands More After Liberty vs Storm Loss
Afterward, Jonquel Jones pointed the finger towards herself.
"We have to come out with a certain level of intensity," Jones said. "We have to look in the mirror individually and find ways to be better defensively, first and foremost."
Then she took her remarks to the next level.
"It's not about the reps, it's not about playing time, it's not about none of that stuff. It's about having some heart and playing with some f***ing heart," Jones added.
On Seattle's side, rookie Flau'jae Johnson led the way with a career-high 28 points and nine rebounds, snapping the Storm's 11-game losing streak.
