The sun has set on Connecticut’s undefeated start to the 2024 season.
In a rematch of last year’s WNBA semifinals, the New York Liberty won their fourth consecutive matchup against the Sun, this one an 82-75 win on the road at Mohegan Sun Arena. It was the Sun’s first loss of the year after starting the season 9-0, the seventh team in WNBA history to do so.
Now the Liberty are winners of six in a row and claimed a key victory over the rival Sun for the Commissioner’s Cup qualifying.
New York was led by Jonquel Jones, the former Connecticut MVP, who had 22 points, including nine in the fourth quarter as the Liberty outscored the Sun by 10 in the final period to earn the victory. Jones had a game-high four 3-pointers, clearing the paint for the New York guards, in particular Sabrina Ionescu.
Jones continued to torment her former team and was the best player on both ends of the floor. She had a versatile offensive attack, sprinkling in four 3-pointers and five buckets in the restricted area to go along with five assists. Her ability to space the floor allowed her to face up and find cutters, and that extra bit of playmaking was key for a Liberty offense missing starting point guard Courtney Vandersloot.
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