Breanna Stewart and Sabrina Ionescu led the New York Liberty to an 87-76 win over the Las Vegas Aces. Stewart scored 15 of her 20 points in the second half, while Ionescu recorded a double-double with 16 points and 10 rebounds. Jonquel Jones and Leonie Fiebich also contributed significantly, with Han Xu scoring 10 of her 12 points in the third quarter to extend the Liberty’s lead. Despite a late rally by the Aces, led by Jackie Young and A’ja Wilson, the Liberty secured the victory. NBA star Giannis Antetokounmpo, recently traded to the Miami Heat, was in attendance. The teams will meet again on June 30 in New York for the Commissioner’s Cup championship game.
QUESTION: How might the presence of NBA stars at WNBA games influence the perception and popularity of women’s basketball among young fans?
Liberty beat Aces 87-76 behind Breanna Stewart and Sabrina Ionescu
