WNBA: Tina Charles passes Leslie on double-double list, Mystics wins
3 years, 6 months ago

WNBA: Tina Charles passes Leslie on double-double list, Mystics wins

The Hindu  

Tina Charles had 20 points and 10 rebounds to pass Lisa Leslie for second on the WNBA's double-double list, helping the Washington Mystics beat the Los Angeles Sparks 89-71 on Thursday night. 1 overall pick in 2010, has 158 double-doubles — one more than former Los Angeles star Leslie. Ariel Atkins scored 18 of her 23 points in the first half, Theresa Plaisance added 11 points, six rebounds and four blocks, and Myisha Hines-Allen scored 10 points for Washington. Kristi Toliver faced her former team for the first time this season and scored three points in 24 minutes.

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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 …

Lynx advance to WNBA Finals with rout of Sun in Game 5
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Lynx advance to WNBA Finals with rout of Sun in Game 5

LA Times  

Napheesa Collier had 27 points and 11 rebounds while Courtney Williams contributed 24 points and both-ends-of-the-court energy to lead the Minnesota Lynx past the Connecticut Sun 88-77 on Tuesday night and into the WNBA Finals for the first time in seven years. Kayla McBride fueled a strong start with 10 of her 19 points in the first quarter for the …

A'ja Wilson set records. So did Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese. WNBA stats in 2024 were eye-popping
3 months ago

A'ja Wilson set records. So did Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese. WNBA stats in 2024 were eye-popping

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Lots of records — most …

Washington closes out season with 92-91 win over Indiana as Clark, Fever attract record crowd
3 months ago

Washington closes out season with 92-91 win over Indiana as Clark, Fever attract record crowd

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Sika Kone scored a career-high 20 points and the Washington Mystics pulled out a 92-91 win over Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever on Thursday night before a record crowd of 20,711, the largest in WNBA history. The Mystics, who led by 16 points entering the fourth quarter, began the regular season finale with a shot at the …

Tina Charles’ record night lifts Atlanta Dream into postseason with 78-67 win over New York Liberty
3 months ago

Tina Charles’ record night lifts Atlanta Dream into postseason with 78-67 win over New York Liberty

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Tina Charles and her Atlanta Dream teammates packed for an extended trip to New York. “We knew we’d take care of business.” Charles had a record night to lift the team to the playoffs for the second straight year where they’ll face New York again. New York never really threatened as coach Sandy Brondello sat Breanna Stewart …

Caitlin Clark scores career-high 35, Kelsey Mitchell adds 30 as Fever beat Wings 110-109
3 months, 1 week ago

Caitlin Clark scores career-high 35, Kelsey Mitchell adds 30 as Fever beat Wings 110-109

Associated Press  

INDIANAPOLIS — Caitlin Clark scored a career-high 35 points with eight assists, Kelsey Mitchell added 30 points and the duo combined to hit 12 of Indiana’s 16 3-pointers to help the Fever beat the Dallas Wings 110-109 on Sunday. Teaira McCowan scored inside to cut the deficit to two, but Clark made back-to-back 3s and, after a transition take foul, …

Mystics hold off Dream 72-69 to move into tie for final WNBA playoff spot
3 months, 1 week ago

Mystics hold off Dream 72-69 to move into tie for final WNBA playoff spot

Associated Press  

COLLEGE PARK, Ga. — Brittney Sykes scored 20 points and the Washington Mystics held off the Atlanta Dream 72-69 on Friday night to move into a tie for the final postseason spot. Rhyne Howard hit a turnaround jumper for Atlanta with 21 seconds to go to make it a one-point game, but Ariel Atkins made two free throws for Washington …

Storm beat the Sparks 90-82 to stay within 1 game of fourth place Las Vegas
3 months, 1 week ago

Storm beat the Sparks 90-82 to stay within 1 game of fourth place Las Vegas

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — Skylar Diggins-Smith had 26 points, Gabby Williams scored 13 of her 17 in the second quarter and the Seattle Storm beat the Los Angeles Sparks 90-82 on Wednesday night. Seattle stayed within one game of fourth place Las Vegas, which also won Wednesday, in the WNBA standings. Seattle trailed 39-29 with 3:40 left in the first half …

Alyssa Thomas has 12 points, 11 assists and 10 rebounds as Sun beat Sparks 79-67
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Alyssa Thomas has 12 points, 11 assists and 10 rebounds as Sun beat Sparks 79-67

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — Brionna Jones scored 21 points and grabbed nine rebounds, DiJonai Carrington added 19 points and Alyssa Thomas recorded her third triple-double of the season Sunday night to help the Connecticut Sun beat the Los Angeles Sparks 79-67. DeWanna Bonner scored 14 points and Marina Mabrey added 10 for Connecticut, which had lost back-to-back games for the second …

Inside the numbers: Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese and the WNBA rookie of the year race
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Inside the numbers: Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese and the WNBA rookie of the year race

Associated Press  

WNBA award voters, regardless of who they pick, will be able to say the following when it comes time to choose between Indiana’s Caitlin Clark and Chicago’s Angel Reese in this season’s rookie of the year balloting: “She did things the league has never seen before.” The latest examples of that came Friday night, when Clark and Reese went head …

Caitlin Clark outscores Angel Reese 31 to 11 and gets praised by LeBron James as Fever drop Sky in rivals' final matchup before WNBA Rookie of the Year voting
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Caitlin Clark outscores Angel Reese 31 to 11 and gets praised by LeBron James as Fever drop Sky in rivals' final matchup before WNBA Rookie of the Year voting

Daily Mail  

Caitlin Clark might have put the WNBA Rookie of the Year race on ice after Friday night's performance. The former Iowa star had 31 points and a dozen assists in the Indiana Fever's 100-81 drubbing of the Chicago Sky, which was good enough to draw praise from none other than LeBron James. Caitlin Clark outdueled Angel Reese on Friday night …

Heading into playoffs, these are the WNBA players delivering the goods
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Heading into playoffs, these are the WNBA players delivering the goods

NPR  

Heading into playoffs, these are the WNBA players delivering the goods NPR's Juana Summers speaks with The Athletic's Ben Pickman about the closing of the WNBA regular season, and the performance of Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese, and A'ja Wilson. SUMMERS: Ben, I know there were a whole lot of doubters early into Caitlin Clark's rookie season, and a number of …

Caitlin Clark breaks WNBA rookie assists record as Fever beat Storm 92-75
4 months ago

Caitlin Clark breaks WNBA rookie assists record as Fever beat Storm 92-75

China Daily  

Seattle Storm's Jewell Loyd has her shot blocked by Indiana Fever's Caitlin Clark during the second half of a WNBA basketball game, in Indianapolis, Indiana on August 18, 2024. INDIANAPOLIS — Kelsey Mitchell scored 27 points, Caitlin Clark added 23 points and nine assists, and Lexie Hull scored 12 of her career-high 22 points in the fourth quarter Sunday to …

Caitlin Clark breaks WNBA rookie assists record as Fever beat Storm 92-75
4 months ago

Caitlin Clark breaks WNBA rookie assists record as Fever beat Storm 92-75

Associated Press  

INDIANAPOLIS — Kelsey Mitchell scored 27 points, Caitlin Clark added 23 points and nine assists, and Lexie Hull scored 12 of her career-high 22 points in the fourth quarter Sunday to help the Indiana Fever beat the Seattle Storm 92-75. With 232 assists so far this season, Clark broke the previous WNBA rookie record of 224 by Ticha Penicheiro in …

Sabrina Ionescu, Liberty beat Sky 81-67 as Angel Reese’s double-double streak comes to end
5 months, 1 week ago

Sabrina Ionescu, Liberty beat Sky 81-67 as Angel Reese’s double-double streak comes to end

Associated Press  

CHICAGO — Sabrina Ionescu scored 28 points for New York and the Liberty snapped Angel Reese’s WNBA-record double-double streak at 15 games as they beat the Chicago Sky 81-67 on Saturday. Jonquel Jones added 14 points, nine rebounds and seven assists for New York, which has won three games in row, including a 91-76 win over the Sky on Thursday. …

Angel Reese makes history as Chicago Sky rookie follows WNBA rival Caitlin Clark by breaking record
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Angel Reese makes history as Chicago Sky rookie follows WNBA rival Caitlin Clark by breaking record

Daily Mail  

Chicago Sky sensation Angel Reese wrote herself in the WNBA history books - just a day after rival Caitlin Clark broke more new ground with the Indiana Fever. But Reese still put in an historic performance, amassing 17 points and 14 rebounds, a day after Clark recorded the first ever rookie triple-double in the WNBA. Chicago Sky sensation Angel Reese …

Sky’s Angel Reese posts 13th consecutive double-double, breaks Candace Parker’s record
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Sky’s Angel Reese posts 13th consecutive double-double, breaks Candace Parker’s record

New York Times  

In the 20th game of her professional career, Angel Reese broke a 14-year-old record. Reese posted her 13th consecutive double-double against the Seattle Storm, besting Candace Parker’s 12-game double-double streak that spanned the 2009 and 2010 regular seasons. 7 pick in the 2024 draft, posted 17 points and 14 rebounds in Chicago’s 84-71 loss to the Storm as the Sky …

WNBA rookie rankings: Angel Reese and Caitlin Clark battle for top spot
5 months, 2 weeks ago

WNBA rookie rankings: Angel Reese and Caitlin Clark battle for top spot

New York Times  

Read the latest edition of The Athletic’s WNBA rookie rankings A decade ago at the WNBA All-Star Game in Phoenix, two rookies became the story. The countdown begins… ⏳ Get ready to witness the ultimate clash of talent as #WNBAAllStar meets the USA Women’s National Team on July 20th at 8:30pm/ET on ABC 📺 pic.twitter.com/oEyJciHmEx — WNBA July 3, 2024 …

WNBA rookie rankings: How will the Sparks move forward after Cameron Brink’s injury?
6 months ago

WNBA rookie rankings: How will the Sparks move forward after Cameron Brink’s injury?

New York Times  

Read the latest edition of The Athletic’s WNBA rookie rankings NEW YORK — Amid a stretch of nine games in 18 days, the Los Angeles Sparks were dealt a crushing blow. But beyond any stats — Brink averaged 7.5 points and 5.3 rebounds in 22 minutes per game — Miller said the Sparks will have to go without the 22-year-old …

Howard, Charles lead Dream to 92-81 win over Sparks, despite Clarendon’s first career triple-double
7 months, 1 week ago

Howard, Charles lead Dream to 92-81 win over Sparks, despite Clarendon’s first career triple-double

Associated Press  

LONG BEACH, Calif. — Rhyne Howard scored 25 points, Tina Charles had 21 with 14 rebounds and the Atlanta Dream turned back the Los Angeles Sparks 92-81 on Wednesday night in their season opener. Howard had five points as the Dream opened the fourth quarter with an 11-0 run for a 77-66 lead. Dearica Hamby had 20 points and 14 …

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 …

Breanna Stewart enters WNBA record books, Liberty extends unbeaten streak against Fever
1 year, 4 months ago

Breanna Stewart enters WNBA record books, Liberty extends unbeaten streak against Fever

The Hindu  

Breanna Stewart scored 30 of her 42 points in the first half to help New York Liberty beat Indiana Fever 100-89 on Sunday and set a franchise record for wins in a season. WNBA suspends Ruthy Hebard, fines six others Jonquel Jones had 15 points and 12 rebounds for Liberty, Betnijah Laney scored 12 and Sabrina Ionescu 10. Aliyah Boston …

Diana Taurasi hits 10,000 points for another milestone in her standout career
1 year, 4 months ago

Diana Taurasi hits 10,000 points for another milestone in her standout career

Associated Press  

Diana Taurasi is an icon in the world of hoops, and the perennial All-Star known as the “White Mamba” added another milestone to her illustrious WNBA career on Thursday night. “I really don’t think about the number, I really don’t,” Taurasi said after scoring 29 points in a one-point loss to Indiana on Tuesday night. “What she’s been able to …

Sabally record first triple-double in franchise history as Wings beat Mystics 90=62
1 year, 4 months ago

Sabally record first triple-double in franchise history as Wings beat Mystics 90=62

Associated Press  

ARLINGTON, Texas — Satou Sabally had 14 points, 11 rebounds and 10 assists — the first triple-double in franchise history — and the Dallas Wings beat the short-handed Washington Mystics 90-62 Friday night. Arike Ogunbowale and Teaira McCowan each scored 18 points for Dallas and Natasha Howard added 14 points, nine rebounds, two steals and two blocks. McCowan scored 10 …

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 …

WNBA All-Star Game 2023: Team Stewart defeats Team Wilson behind Jewell Loyd’s 31 points
1 year, 5 months ago

WNBA All-Star Game 2023: Team Stewart defeats Team Wilson behind Jewell Loyd’s 31 points

New York Times  

Team Stewart defeated Team Wilson 143-127 in the 2023 WNBA All-Star Game on Saturday at Michelob Ultra Arena in Las Vegas. Team Stewart’s Jewell Loyd set the WNBA All-Star Game record with 31 points. — Pickman GO DEEPER Grading WNBA All-Star Game performances: 'A' for Jewell Loyd, 'A-' for Brittney Griner Backstory In drafting their All-Star teams, captain A’ja Wilson …

Griner dunks, Taurasi gets hot in fourth quarter and Mercury pull out 78-72 win over Sparks
1 year, 5 months ago

Griner dunks, Taurasi gets hot in fourth quarter and Mercury pull out 78-72 win over Sparks

Associated Press  

PHOENIX — Brittney Griner scored 29 points, including her 25th dunk as a professional, and the Phoenix Mercury held on for a 78-72 win over the Los Angeles Sparks in a matchup between two struggling teams on Sunday. Diana Taurasi added 12 of her 22 in the fourth quarter to put her less than 100 points from 10,000 in her …

Sparks beat Mercury 94-71 as Brittney Griner scores 18 in return to WNBA
1 year, 7 months ago

Sparks beat Mercury 94-71 as Brittney Griner scores 18 in return to WNBA

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — Nneka Ogwumike scored 17 points, rookie Zia Cooke added 14 and the Los Angeles Sparks defeated Brittney Griner and the Phoenix Mercury 94-71 on Friday night in Griner’s first WNBA game since being jailed in Russia. MYSTICS 80, LIBERTY 64 WASHINGTON — Natasha Cloud and Ariel Atkins each scored 14 points and Washington beat new-look New York …

How the Los Angeles Sparks could still make the WNBA playoffs
2 years, 4 months ago

How the Los Angeles Sparks could still make the WNBA playoffs

LA Times  

At practices and before games, the Sparks don’t only scout their next opponent. “But as long as you got a percent there, we’re going to go for it.” The Sparks’ 79-76 win over the playoff-bound Mystics helped keep their slim postseason chances alive, but they remain on the razor’s edge entering the final homestand of the regular season. The congested …

‘I’m just getting started’: Sparks’ Lexie Brown proves importance of WNBA role player
2 years, 5 months ago

‘I’m just getting started’: Sparks’ Lexie Brown proves importance of WNBA role player

LA Times  

The WNBA’s third-best three-point shooter watched the league’s annual three-point contest on a TV in Las Vegas, more than 1,700 miles away from the All-Star festivities in Chicago. “She’s been this shooter,” said Sykes, who recalled a game when Brown dropped 31 points on Sykes’ Syracuse team as a freshman at Maryland. I’m happy that everybody else in the world …

Sparks overpowered by Mystics without All-Star Nneka Ogwumike
2 years, 5 months ago

Sparks overpowered by Mystics without All-Star Nneka Ogwumike

LA Times  

Sparks guard Brittney Sykes scored 16 points in the team’s 94-81 loss to the Washington Mystics on Tuesday. Elena Delle Donne dominated the Nneka Ogwumike-less Sparks on Tuesday, dropping 26 points on 10-for-14 shooting in less than 28 minutes in the Washington Mystics’ 94-81 win at Crypto.com Arena. “Nneka’s our engine and she’s like a silent killer and her IQ …

Liz Cambage, Nneka Ogwumike each score 21 points in Sparks’ 500th regular-season win
2 years, 5 months ago

Liz Cambage, Nneka Ogwumike each score 21 points in Sparks’ 500th regular-season win

LA Times  

Nneka Ogwumike, shown in May, scored 21 points Friday night as the Sparks beat the Dallas Wings 97-89 for the franchise’s 500th regular-season victory. Liz Cambage had 21 points and 11 rebounds, Nneka Ogwumike also scored 21 points, and the Sparks beat the Dallas Wings 97-89 on Friday night. Katie Lou Samuelson added 14 points, Lexie Brown scored 10 of …

Sparks rally late behind Jordin Canada to win opener, beating WNBA champion Sky in OT
2 years, 7 months ago

Sparks rally late behind Jordin Canada to win opener, beating WNBA champion Sky in OT

LA Times  

Sparks center Liz Cambage takes a swipe at the ball while defending Sky forward Candace Parker during the first half Friday in Chicago. Jordin Canada had 21 points and eight assists in her Sparks debut, Nneka Ogwumike added 19 points and Los Angeles opened the season with a 98-91 overtime victory over the defending champion Chicago Sky on Friday night. …

NBA roundup: Suns clinch league’s first playoff spot
2 years, 9 months ago

NBA roundup: Suns clinch league’s first playoff spot

The Hindu  

Devin Booker returned from a four-game COVID-protocol absence and had a near triple-double, helping the Phoenix Suns clinch the NBA’s first playoff spot with a 111-90 win over the Miami Heat on Wednesday night. Rockets 139, Lakers 130 Rookie Jalen Green scored 13 consecutive Houston points bridging the fourth quarter and overtime, and the Rockets pulled away for a win …

WNBA: Charles leads Mystics past Dream, moves up on rebounds list
3 years, 3 months ago

WNBA: Charles leads Mystics past Dream, moves up on rebounds list

The Hindu  

Tina Charles had 26 points and 16 rebounds and the Washington Mystics beat the Atlanta Dream 82-74 on Friday night to snap a three-game losing streak. Charles moved past Rebekkah Brunson for second place on the WNBA career rebounding list, trailing Sylvia Fowles. Theresa Plaisance had 14 points, seven rebounds and six assists for Washington, and Natasha Cloud added 13 …

WNBA: Los Angeles Sparks holds off Atlanta Dream 85-80 in overtime
3 years, 4 months ago

WNBA: Los Angeles Sparks holds off Atlanta Dream 85-80 in overtime

The Hindu  

Brittney Sykes scored 17 points to lead six Los Angeles players in double figures, and the Sparks beat the Atlanta Dream 85-80 in overtime on Tuesday night. Sykes opened overtime with a basket for Los Angeles' first lead since 24-23. Kristi Toliver, who forced overtime, gave the Sparks a six-point lead with 2:13 left and it led by at least …

WNBA: Washington Mystics outlast Chicago Sky in Overtime behind Tina Charles’ 34 points
3 years, 5 months ago

WNBA: Washington Mystics outlast Chicago Sky in Overtime behind Tina Charles’ 34 points

The Hindu  

Washington Mystics snaps a four-game losing streak with an 89-85 overtime victory against the host Chicago Sky on Saturday night. Charles, the leading scorer in the WNBA, registered her 17th career game of atleast 20 points against the Sky, who enters the league's Olympic break with two straight defeats. Atkins missed a potential go-ahead 3-pointer from the wing, but the …

Jonquel Jones scores 23 in return from EuroBasket tournament
3 years, 5 months ago

Jonquel Jones scores 23 in return from EuroBasket tournament

The Hindu  

Jonquel Jones scored 23 points and grabbed 16 rebounds in her return from the EuroBasket tournament, and the Connecticut Sun beat the short-handed Washington Mystics 90-71 on Tuesday night. Jasmine Thomas made a career-high seven 3-pointers and scored 21 points, and Brionna Jones added 14 points and nine rebounds for Connecticut. Courtney Williams scored 18 points, including a go-ahead basket …

WNBA: Te'a Cooper helps Sparks beat Mystics
3 years, 5 months ago

WNBA: Te'a Cooper helps Sparks beat Mystics

The Hindu  

Te’a Cooper scored a career-high 26 points, Amanda Zahui B. added 17 and Los Angeles Sparks beat the short-handed Washington Mystics 89-82 on Thursday night. Wings uses balanced attack to rout Fever Satou Sabally's 15 points and nine rebounds led a balanced attack as the visiting Dallas Wings rolled to an 89-64 win over the hapless Indiana Fever on Thursday …

WNBA: Washington beats Dream for Mike Thibault's 350th career win
3 years, 6 months ago

WNBA: Washington beats Dream for Mike Thibault's 350th career win

The Hindu  

Ariel Atkins scored 32 points, Theresa Plaisance added 25, and Washington Mystics beat Atlanta Dream 96-93 on Thursday night for coach Mike Thibault's 350th victory. Natasha Cloud made two free throws with 24.6 seconds left to extend Washington's lead to 92-88 and Atkins added two more on its next possession. But Atlanta was called for a technical foul and Washington …

WNBA: Liberty overcomes 22 turnovers to beat Sky
3 years, 7 months ago

WNBA: Liberty overcomes 22 turnovers to beat Sky

The Hindu  

Betnijah Laney scored 20 points, Sabrina Ionescu had 19 points and 12 assists and New York Liberty overcame 22 turnovers to beat Chicago Sky 93-85 on Sunday. Rebecca Allen scored 13 points, Natasha Howard had 12, Sami Whitcomb added 11, and Michaela Onyenwere 10 for the Liberty. SUN 72, ACES 65 DeWanna Bonner scored 22 points, hitting a 3-pointer in …

WNBA: Breanna Stewart breaks records as Storm beats Wings 100-97 in OT
3 years, 7 months ago

WNBA: Breanna Stewart breaks records as Storm beats Wings 100-97 in OT

The Hindu  

Breanna Stewart had 36 points, 11 rebounds and five blocks to help the Seattle Storm beat the Dallas Wings 100-97 in overtime on Saturday night. Jewell Loyd added 25 points, eight rebounds and six assists for Seattle and Jordin Canada scored 14 points — including a floater in the lane with 4.4 seconds left in regulation that forced the extra …

WNBA roundup: Tina Charles, Ariel Atkins help Mystics beat Liberty
3 years, 7 months ago

WNBA roundup: Tina Charles, Ariel Atkins help Mystics beat Liberty

The Hindu  

Tina Charles scored 34 points against her former team, Ariel Atkins added 25 points and the Washington Mystics beat the New York Liberty 101-72 on Friday night. SUNS 84, MERCURY 67 Jonquel Jones had 16 points and 11 rebounds, DeWanna Bonner added 14 points, seven rebounds and five assists against her former team and Connecticut beat Phoenix. ACES 97, SPARKS …

WNBA: Ionescu's first WNBA triple-double, Storm handed first loss of the season
3 years, 7 months ago

WNBA: Ionescu's first WNBA triple-double, Storm handed first loss of the season

The Hindu  

Sabrina Ionescu has already left her mark in this young season, becoming the fastest player in WNBA history to record a triple-double. Ionescu had 26 points, 12 assists and 10 rebounds to help New York beat the Minnesota Lynx 86-75 on Tuesday night, giving the Liberty its first 3-0 start in 14 years. READ | Las Vegas deals defending champion …

WNBA: DeWanna Bonner helps Sun beat Mercury, Liberty does the double on Fever
3 years, 7 months ago

WNBA: DeWanna Bonner helps Sun beat Mercury, Liberty does the double on Fever

The Hindu  

DeWanna Bonner scored 27 points against her former team to help the Connecticut Sun hold off the Phoenix Mercury 86-78 on Sunday night. Bonner, who played her first nine WNBA seasons with Phoenix, made a 3-pointer with 2:27 left to give Connecticut the lead for good at 76-73, sparking a 7-0 run. The Mercury cut it to three, but the …

NBA: Phoenix Suns, Philadelphia 76ers secure play-off spots, Washington Wizards beat Los Angeles Lakers
3 years, 7 months ago

NBA: Phoenix Suns, Philadelphia 76ers secure play-off spots, Washington Wizards beat Los Angeles Lakers

Firstpost  

Paul scored 15 of his points in the fourth quarter. The Suns improved to 44-18 on the season and are now two games ahead of the third-placed Clippers and one game back of the Utah Jazz atop the West. Los Angeles: Chris Paul scored 28 points as the Phoenix Suns punched their ticket to the postseason for the first time …

NBA roundup: Mavericks’ Luka Doncic hits stunning buzzer-beater
3 years, 8 months ago

NBA roundup: Mavericks’ Luka Doncic hits stunning buzzer-beater

The Hindu  

Luka Doncic sank a stumbling, off-balance 3-point floater as time expired to give Dallas Mavericks a stunning 114-113 victory over host Memphis Grizzlies on Wednesday night. Bucks 130, Timberwolves 105 Khris Middleton tallied 27 points, eight rebounds and seven assists in just over 25 minutes to help Milwaukee secure a victory over Minnesota in Minneapolis. Charlotte guard Terry Rozier, who …

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