The New York Liberty are now the top team in the WNBA, leading the league with a franchise-best 15-3 start to the season.
Breanna Stewart leads the team in points (19.9), while Jonquel Jones leads in rebounds (8.7), and Sabrina Ionescu in assists (6.4). On Sunday, Ionescu had her fifth career game with 25+ points and 10+ assists.
Meanwhile, Connecticut stumbled over the weekend, suffering back-to-back losses for the first time this season. They’re now tied for second in the league with a 13-3 record.
Las Vegas’s win over Connecticut began a two-win run for the reigning league champs, who look to regain their rhythm with the return of starting point guard Chelsea Gray. The team also became the first team in WNBA history to sell out all of its regular season home games.
“I do think that the growth is just the beginning,” Aces chief operating and chief financial officer Matt Delsen when asked about the surging ticket sales. “And I think that, you know, the viewership can and is going to continue to grow because these athletes are the best in the world at what they do.”
On Sunday, the Chicago Sky got the tight 88-87 win over Indiana while Angel Reese posted a career-high 25 points and…
