Stewart leads Liberty to 89-71 win over Griner-less Mercury
1 year, 6 months ago

Stewart leads Liberty to 89-71 win over Griner-less Mercury

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Breanna Stewart rebounded from one of the worst games of her career with a stellar effort, scoring 28 points with 14 rebounds and seven assists to lift the New York Liberty to an 89-71 win over the Phoenix Mercury, who were playing without an injured Brittney Griner on Sunday. With Griner potentially playing in her first game in New York since returning to the U.S. after being detained for 10 months in Russia last year, the Liberty drew a sellout crowd of 9,278. New York had its own injury issues with Sabrina Ionescu missing her second straight game with a hamstring injury. Stewart, who made just one of 14 field-goal attempts on Tuesday in New York’s loss to Atlanta, was aggressive from the start.

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Ionescu's Dominance Leads Liberty to WNBA Finals MVP Title
2 months ago

Ionescu's Dominance Leads Liberty to WNBA Finals MVP Title

Associated Press  

Jonquel Jones shines in the New York Liberty's 67-62 overtime victory over the Minnesota Lynx. Jones finished with 17 points and six rebounds, while Breanna Stewart contributed 13 points and 15 rebounds. The Liberty built a 56-52 lead in the third quarter but allowed the Lynx to surge back in overtime, ultimately securing the win.

Liberty even WNBA Finals with Game 2 defeat of Lynx
2 months, 1 week ago

Liberty even WNBA Finals with Game 2 defeat of Lynx

LA Times  

New York’s Breanna Stewart slips past Minnesota defenders for a layup during the first half in Game 2 on Sunday. With the Minnesota Lynx making another fourth quarter run, the two-time league MVP refused to let the New York Liberty lose again. Stewart scored 21 points and had a WNBA Finals record seven steals to help the Liberty beat the …

Breanna Stewart, Liberty even WNBA Finals series with Game 2 win over Lynx
2 months, 1 week ago

Breanna Stewart, Liberty even WNBA Finals series with Game 2 win over Lynx

New York Times  

NEW YORK — There was no singular way for members of the New York Liberty to turn the page after their historic WNBA Finals Game 1 collapse to the Minnesota Lynx. Veteran guard Courtney Vandersloot described moving forward “as a process.” Liberty coach Sandy Brondello was glad two days separated Game 1 and Game 2 so she had more time …

Stewart and Ionescu Lead New York Liberty to 87-77 Game 1 Win Over the Las Vegas Aces in Semifinals
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Stewart and Ionescu Lead New York Liberty to 87-77 Game 1 Win Over the Las Vegas Aces in Semifinals

Associated Press  

New York Liberty defeated Las Vegas Aces 87-77 in Game 1 of their WNBA semifinals series. Stewart led the Liberty with 34 points, including eight in the first half. The Liberty dominated the first quarter and led by 10 points at halftime. They went on to win 87-77, securing their first win in the playoffs since 2019.

New York visits Seattle after Stewart’s 32-point performance
3 months, 3 weeks ago

New York visits Seattle after Stewart’s 32-point performance

Associated Press  

New York Liberty at Seattle Storm Seattle; Friday, 10 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: New York Liberty visits the Seattle Storm after Breanna Stewart scored 32 points in the Liberty’s 94-88 loss to the Los Angeles Sparks. New York averages 10.1 made 3-pointers per game this season, 3.2 more made shots on average than the 6.9 per game Seattle allows. LAST …

Jonquel Jones scores 25 to help the Liberty open the season with an 85-80 victory over the Mystics
7 months, 1 week ago

Jonquel Jones scores 25 to help the Liberty open the season with an 85-80 victory over the Mystics

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Jonquel Jones scored 25 points, Betnijah Laney-Hamilton added 20 and the New York Liberty opened the season with an 85-80 victory over the Washington Mystics on Tuesday night. New York trailed 67-59 entering the fourth quarter before scoring 22 of the next 29 points, going ahead for good at 72-71 with 5:56 left on a basket by Laney-Hamilton. …

Jones, Stewart lead New York to first WNBA Finals in 21 years with 87-84 win over Connecticut
1 year, 2 months ago

Jones, Stewart lead New York to first WNBA Finals in 21 years with 87-84 win over Connecticut

Associated Press  

UNCASVILLE, Conn. — Breanna Stewart and Jonquel Jones have New York back in the WNBA Finals for the first time in more than two decades. Two of the Liberty’s big offseason acquisitions came up big for the Liberty to help them reach the championship round for the first time since 2002 with an 87-84 win over Connecticut on Sunday in …

Breanna Stewart scores 25, Liberty beat Sun 92-81 to take 2-1 lead in WNBA semifinal series
1 year, 2 months ago

Breanna Stewart scores 25, Liberty beat Sun 92-81 to take 2-1 lead in WNBA semifinal series

Associated Press  

Conn. — New York is one win away from returning to the WNBA Finals for the first time in more than two decades. Breanna Stewart had 25 points and 11 rebounds, and the Liberty beat the Connecticut Sun 92-81 on Friday night to take a 2-1 lead in their best-of-five semifinal series. She had 11 points in Game 2 and …

Breanna Stewart sets the WNBA single-season scoring record, Liberty edge the Wings 94-93
1 year, 3 months ago

Breanna Stewart sets the WNBA single-season scoring record, Liberty edge the Wings 94-93

Associated Press  

ARLINGTON, Texas — Breanna Stewart scored 40 points to set the WNBA’s single-season scoring record and the New York Liberty held off the Dallas Wings 94-93 on Tuesday night for their seventh straight victory. New York moved within a game of first-place Las Vegas — with home games against Los Angeles and Washington remaining. New York forward Betnijah Laney nearly …

Stewart scores 38 to lead Liberty over Lynx 111-76. Minnesota’s Vandersloot reaches 4,000 points
1 year, 3 months ago

Stewart scores 38 to lead Liberty over Lynx 111-76. Minnesota’s Vandersloot reaches 4,000 points

Associated Press  

MINNEAPOLIS — Breanna Stewart scored 38 points and grabbed 11 rebounds, Courtney Vandersloot reached 4,000 points for her career and the New York Liberty coasted to a 111-76 win over the Minnesota Lynx on Saturday night. Sabrina Ionescu scored 19 points for the Liberty, hitting three 3-pointers to move into second on the single season WNBA list with 114. MYSTICS …

Stewart leads New York against Washington after 25-point performance
1 year, 5 months ago

Stewart leads New York against Washington after 25-point performance

Associated Press  

New York Liberty at Washington Mystics Washington; Friday, 7 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: New York takes on the Washington Mystics after Breanna Stewart scored 25 points in the Liberty’s 98-88 loss to the Dallas Wings. New York leads the Eastern Conference scoring 87.8 points per game while shooting 45.5%. LAST 10 GAMES: Mystics: 5-5, averaging 86.4 points, 31.9 rebounds, 19.3 …

Brittney Griner makes an emotional and dominant return to record-setting WNBA All-Star Game
1 year, 5 months ago

Brittney Griner makes an emotional and dominant return to record-setting WNBA All-Star Game

The Hindu  

Brittney Griner made an emphatic and emotional return to the WNBA’s midseason showcase event. They have never wavered in their support.” Griner led Team Stewart, captained by the New York Liberty’s Breanna Stewart, to a 143-127 victory over Team Wilson, led by the Las Vegas Aces’ A’ja Wilson. Team Stewart’s Jewell Loyd of the Seattle Storm broke the All-Star Game …

Brittney Griner makes emotional return as Team Stewart prevails in WNBA All-Star Game
1 year, 5 months ago

Brittney Griner makes emotional return as Team Stewart prevails in WNBA All-Star Game

LA Times  

Phoenix Mercury star Brittney Griner acknowledges the crowd while being introduced before the start of the WNBA All-Star Game on Saturday. “Everyone sending the letters and the love meant a lot to me.” Griner led Team Stewart, captained by the New York Liberty’s Breanna Stewart, to a 143-127 over Team Wilson, led by the Aces’ A’ja Wilson. Team Stewart’s Jewell …

Stewart has Liberty one win away from spot in Commissioner’s Cup title game
1 year, 5 months ago

Stewart has Liberty one win away from spot in Commissioner’s Cup title game

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Breanna Stewart has already won one Commissioner’s Cup championship. She hopes to get New York to this year’s in-season tournament title game to have a chance at another one. New York has earned $13,500 for the Callen-Lorde Community Health Center which provides sensitive, quality health care and related services targeted to New York’s lesbian, gay, bisexual, and …

Stewart scores 43 to lift Liberty to 99-95 win over the Mercury and Griner
1 year, 5 months ago

Stewart scores 43 to lift Liberty to 99-95 win over the Mercury and Griner

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Breanna Stewart scored 43 points and the New York Liberty recovered from blowing a 20-point lead to beat the Phoenix Mercury 99-95 on Wednesday night. Jonquel Jones answered with a layup and then Courtney Vandersloot stole a pass and fed Stewart for a layup with 1:19 left to give New York the 94-92 advantage. “Things don’t always …

Breanna Stewart scores 20, Courtney Vandersloot adds 18 and 12 assists, Liberty beats Storm 81-66
1 year, 5 months ago

Breanna Stewart scores 20, Courtney Vandersloot adds 18 and 12 assists, Liberty beats Storm 81-66

Associated Press  

SEATTLE — Breanna Stewart had 20 points, eight rebounds and six assists, Courtney Vandersloot added 18 points and 12 assists and the New York Liberty beat the Seattle Storm 81-66 Sunday. Sabrina Ionescu scored 13 points and Betnijah Laney finished with 10 for New York. Marine Johannes hit a 3 to close the first quarter and another to open the …

Stewart’s late 3-point play lifts New York to 89-88 OT win over Washington
1 year, 5 months ago

Stewart’s late 3-point play lifts New York to 89-88 OT win over Washington

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Breanna Stewart’s three-point play with 19.7 seconds left in overtime lifted the New York Liberty to an 89-88 win over the Washington Mystics on Sunday. Sabrina Ionescu scored 31 points, hitting seven 3-pointers, and Stewart added 18 points for New York, which trailed by 17 in the first quarter and by eight with 2:28 left in regulation …

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