Sabrina Ionescu, Shorthanded Liberty Zap Sparks
BROOKLYN-The New York Liberty made sure history tasted a little sweeter at home.
Tying the record for most three-pointers in a single WNBA game didn't work on Tuesday but further mastery from Sabrina Ionescu and Jonquel Jones helped the shorthanded Liberty earn a 93-80 victory on Thursday night at Barclays Center.
With a season-best 31 points, Ionescu made franchise history, tying Cappie Pondexter for the most postings of at least 30 (12). Jones flirted with a triple-double before fouling, trailing Ionescu with 22 points while dishing out a career-best eight assists.
Back in the win column after an eight-victory streak ended on Tuesday, the Liberty (13-3) won despite missing starters Betnijah Laney-Hamilton (knee) and Courtney Vandersloot. The latter's personal absence was revealed in the pregame as a moment of silence was held in honor of the point guard's later mother Jan.
The doubleheader with the Sparks wraps up on Saturday afternoon in Brooklyn (3 p.m. ET, ESPN).
GEOFF MAGLIOCCHETTI
Editor-In-Chief at All Knicks