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05-09 07:30

106 - 75

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Connecticut Sun

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Total

New York Liberty

106

Connecticut Sun

New York Liberty

Connecticut Sun

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Free Throws

Free Throws Rate

TO83%

46%TO

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Ended106 - 75

10:00

Griner vs. Jones (Morro got the ball)

0-0

9:44

Morrow missed a three-point shot

0-0

9:39

Johannes defensive rebound

0-0

9:25

Stewart received an assist from Johannes and hit a two-point jumper

2-0

9:17

Miller received an assist from Rivers and hit a two-point shot

2-2

9:06

Stewart made a mistake in his walk

2-2

8:50

Griner made a three-second error

2-2

8:50

Sunlight hinders the violation of the game

2-2

8:34

Johannes stepped back and hit a three-point jumper

5-2

8:21

Greener missed a jumper

5-2

8:19

Astille defensive rebound

5-2

8:15

Astille hit a two-point layup

7-2

8:15

Rivers fouled on a shot

7-2

8:15

Astille hit a free throw

8-2

8:00

Morrow made a mistake in passing and the ball was stolen by Stewart

8-2

7:56

Astille received an assist from Hamilton and hit a two-point shot

10-2

7:55

The sun pauses for a long time

10-2

7:36

Greener received an assist from Rivers and hit a two-point shot

10-4

7:20

Johannes missed a step-back jumper

10-4

7:18

Griner defensive rebounds

10-4

7:12

Morrow made a mistake in passing and the ball was stolen by Jones

10-4

7:06

Hamilton missed a three-pointer from a distance

10-4

7:00

Morrow defensive rebounds

10-4

6:54

Astille committed a personal foul

10-4

6:49

Rivers missed a jumper from a pull-up shot

10-4

6:46

Griner offensive rebound

10-4

6:44

Miller missed a three-point shot

10-4

6:41

Stewart defensive rebound

10-4

6:37

Astilleft's step-back jumper was blocked by Burke

10-4

6:37

The Liberty got an offensive rebound

10-4

6:34

Burke vs. Astaire

10-4

6:25

Johannes hit a three-pointer

13-4

6:06

Miller made a mistake in passing and the ball was stolen by Johannes

13-4

6:02

Jones received an assist from Stewart and hit a three-point shot

16-4

5:49

Burke hit a pull-up jumper

16-6

5:34

Jones missed a three-point shot

16-6

5:32

The Sunshine got a defensive rebound

16-6

5:32

The libero made a substitution, and Han Xu came on to replace Hamilton

16-6

5:32

The libero made a substitution, and Gardner came on to replace Jones

16-6

5:32

Sunshine made a substitution, and Ledger Walker came on to replace Miller

16-6

5:23

Gardner committed a personal foul

16-6

5:17

Ledger Walker missed a pull-up jumper

16-6

5:14

Gardner defensive rebounds

16-6

5:12

Ledger Walker committed a personal foul

16-6

5:12

The libero made a substitution, and Van Lue came on to replace Johannes

16-6

5:08

Stewart received an assist from Astille and hit a two-point shot

18-6

4:59

Rivers missed a jumper from a pull-up shot

18-6

4:56

Van Lu defensive rebound

18-6

4:54

Stewart received an assist from Van Lue and hit a two-point layup

20-6

4:43

Morrow received an assist from Ledger Walker and hit a pull-up jumper

20-8

4:23

Van Lu received an assist from Astille and hit a three-point shot

23-8

4:12

Morrow made a mistake in his walk

23-8

4:12

Sunshine made a substitution, and Oduda came on to replace Morrow

23-8

3:55

Van Lu hit a two-point shot

25-8

3:44

Ledger Walker received an assist from Oduda and hit a layup

25-10

3:44

Fan Lu shot foul

25-10

3:44

The libero made a substitution, and Johannes came on to replace Astille

25-10

3:44

Ledger Walker missed the free throw

25-10

3:41

Stewart defensive rebound

25-10

3:28

Johannes stepped back and missed a three-point jumper

25-10

3:25

Rivers defensive rebound

25-10

3:18

Burke missed a three-pointer from long range

25-10

3:15

Stewart defensive rebound

25-10

3:13

Oduda shot foul

25-10

3:13

Stewart made two free throws, the first of which was hit

26-10

3:13

Stewart hit his second free throw

27-10

2:56

Greener missed a two-point shot

27-10

2:53

Van Lu defensive rebound

27-10

2:44

Han Xu missed a three-point shot

27-10

2:41

Johannes offensive rebound

27-10

2:32

Stewart hit a two-point shot

29-10

2:23

Fan Lu committed a personal foul

29-10

2:23

The libero made a substitution, and Jones came on to replace Stewart

29-10

2:23

Sunshine made a substitution, and Nipkens came on to replace Rivers

29-10

2:12

Oduda missed a layup

29-10

2:09

Gardner defensive rebounds

29-10

2:02

Burke fouled on a shot

29-10

2:02

Gardner made two free throws, the first of which was hit

30-10

2:02

Sunshine made a substitution, and the Bills came on to replace Griner

30-10

2:02

Gardner missed his second free throw

30-10

1:59

Oduda defensive rebound

30-10

1:53

Han Xu committed a personal foul

30-10

1:53

Oduda made two free throws, the first of which was hit

30-11

1:53

The liberty is long timeout

30-11

1:53

Oduda missed his second free throw

30-11

1:50

Van Lu jumped the ball against the rules

30-11

1:50

The Sunshines got an offensive rebound

30-11

1:43

Ledger Walker's foot breakaway layup was blocked by Jones

30-11

1:40

Oduda offensive rebound

30-11

1:39

Burke missed a two-point shot

30-11

1:38

The Liberty got a defensive rebound

30-11

1:21

Han Xu missed a three-point shot

30-11

1:18

Bills defensive rebounds

30-11

1:14

Ledger Walker missed a three-point shot

30-11

1:14

The Liberty got a defensive rebound

30-11

1:14

Burke fouled off the ball

30-11

1:14

Van Lue made two free throws, the first of which was hit

31-11

1:14

Sunshine made a substitution, and Van Liss came on to replace Burke

31-11

1:14

Van Lu hit his second free throw

32-11

1:00

Ledger Walker missed a pull-up jumper

32-11

57.9

Van Lu defensive rebound

32-11

48.8

Han Xu received an assist from Fan Lu and hit a two-point shot

34-11

39.6

Van Liss hit a two-point jumper

34-13

20.9

Jones received an assist from Van Lue and hit a layup

36-13

2.5

Nipkens missed a two-point shot

36-13

2.5

Van Lu defensive rebound

36-13

0.0

The first quarter ends

36-13

Match Info

The New York Liberty made a thunderous statement in their 2026 Women’s National Basketball Association campaign, dismantling the Connecticut Sun 106–75 on May 9 at Barclays Center. The victory not only improved Liberty’s early-season record to 3–1 but also showcased the kind of offensive firepower that could carry this franchise deep into the postseason.

Match Overview

From the opening tip, the Liberty dictated the tempo. Led by their dynamic backcourt and a stifling defensive effort that forced 17 Sun turnovers, New York built a 28–18 lead after the first quarter and never looked back. By halftime, the margin had ballooned to 58–36, and the Sun never cut the deficit below 20 points in the second half.

Key Performers

Sabrina Ionescu – The Liberty point guard flirted with a triple-double, finishing with 24 points, 11 assists, and 9 rebounds. Her court vision and three-point shooting (4-of-7 from deep) were central to the blowout.
Breanna Stewart – Stewart contributed 22 points and 8 rebounds, punishing the Sun defense both inside and from mid-range. She also added 3 blocks on the defensive end.
Jonquel Jones – The reigning WNBA MVP candidate chipped in 18 points and 12 rebounds for a double-double, dominating the paint on both sides of the floor.

Where Connecticut Struggled

The Sun, who entered the game with a 2–1 record, never found an offensive rhythm. DeWanna Bonner led Connecticut with 16 points, but the team shot just 40% from the field and a paltry 26% from three-point range. Turnovers were critical — New York turned those miscues into 22 fast-break points. Brionna Jones, the Sun’s usual interior anchor, was held to 8 points and 5 rebounds while battling foul trouble.

Turning Point

After a competitive opening four minutes, the Liberty closed the first quarter on a 14–6 run, capped by an Ionescu step-back three at the buzzer. The Sun never recovered, and New York’s lead swelled to 30 points by the middle of the third quarter.

What It Means

For New York, this win reinforces their status as a premier contender in the WNBA. Their balanced scoring — five players in double figures — and aggressive defense made the Sun look ordinary. Connecticut will need to adjust its ball handling and perimeter defense before a rematch later in May, but for now, the Liberty have sent a clear message to the rest of the league.

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Match Date: May 8, 2026

Competition: WNBA

Country: United States

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