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Connecticut Sun vs New York Liberty, WNBA Commissioner's Cup

WNBA
Sun
0-1
79-81
Final
Liberty
1-0
Barclays Center

Lead tracker

CON leadsBiggest lead CON 10, NY 11
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NY leads
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CON1911292079
NY1226202381

Who won: Liberty 81-79

The New York Liberty beat the Connecticut Sun 81-79 in WNBA Commissioner's Cup on Saturday, May 7, 2022 at Barclays Center. The series is tied 2-2. The Liberty outscored the Sun 26-11 in the 2nd quarter. Sabrina Ionescu led the Liberty in points (25). Alyssa Thomas led the Sun in points (25).

Recap · May 8
Ionescu scores 25 points, Liberty beat Sun 81-79 in opener

Sabrina Ionescu had 25 points and six assists and sparked a late run to help the New York Liberty beat the Connecticut Sun 81-79 on Saturday night in the season opener for both teams.

What it means

  • Season series: Series tied 2-2.
  • Sun 0-1 on the road; Liberty 1-0 at home.

Latest headlines

ESPN · 2d ago
Dream sweep Liberty to earn first WNBA Finals berth since 2013
ESPN · Oct 10
Liberty's star trio say coach's future 'not our decision'
Recap · Oct 10
Reese, Howard help the Dream sweep Liberty and advance to WNBA Finals for first time since 2013
ESPN · Oct 9
New York Liberty vs. Atlanta Dream - Game Highlights
ESPN · Oct 9
Liberty's focus on extending season, not Game 2 timeout issue
ESPN · Oct 8
Angel Reese leads way as Dream win in OT for 2-0 lead vs. Liberty
Recap · Sep 25
Sun beat Tempo 95-81 in franchise's final game in Connecticut before moving to Houston
ESPN · Sep 25
Sun mark franchise's last game in Connecticut with victory, joy

Injuries and inactives

Sun4th in Eastern Conference Division
  • Brittney Griner C
    Knee, left
    Out
  • Kennedy Burke G
    Shoulder, Surgery
    Out
  • Olivia Nelson-Ododa C
    Knee, right
    Out
  • Rayah Marshall C
    Knee, right
    Out
  • Saniya Rivers G
    Ankle, left
    Out
Liberty2nd in Eastern Conference Division
  • Elizabeth Balogun G
    Not Injury Related
    Out
  • Satou Sabally F
    Concussion
    Out

Head to head

Series tied 2-2

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Game info

Venue
Barclays Center, Brooklyn, NY · Attendance 6,829
Officials
Tim Greene (Referee), Che Flores (Referee), Isaac Barnett (Referee)

Injuries, starters, headlines and game info from ESPN. Headlines open on ESPN.

Season seriesSeries tied 2-2

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