Sabrina Ionescu ignites Liberty's sweep with career-best performance

After a season hampered by injuries, Sabrina Ionescu found a clear mind and delivered a dominant performance in Game 2, posting 18 points on four 3-pointers, seven assists, four rebounds and two steals. The effort propelled the New York Liberty to an 87-71 win, sealing a 2-0 sweep of the Minnesota Lynx. Rebecca Allen highlighted Ionescu’s magnetism for defenses, noting that her presence opens opportunities for teammates.

The game also featured Breanna Stewart’s dramatic reaction to a flagrant foul and a poor showing from Lynx rookie Olivia Miles, who struggled after missing the previous two games with a calf injury. The loss raised questions about the future of the Lynx’s core, with free-agent Napheesa Collier set to depart after the season.