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Connecticut Sun vs New York Liberty

WNBA
Sun
25-12
58-89
Final
Liberty
29-7
Barclays Center

Lead tracker

CON leadsBiggest lead CON 3, NY 31
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NY leads
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CON161617958
NY2722241689

Who won: Liberty 89-58

The New York Liberty beat the Connecticut Sun 89-58 on Friday, September 1, 2023 at Barclays Center. The Liberty win the series 4-0. The Liberty outscored the Sun 27-16 in the 1st quarter. Betnijah Laney-Hamilton led the Liberty in points (19). Tiffany Hayes led the Sun in points (11).

Recap · Sep 1
Liberty rout Sun 89-58 to clinch at least second seed in the playoffs

Betnjiah Laney scored 19 points and Breanna Stewart added 14 points, 10 rebounds and seven assists to help the New York Liberty rout the Connecticut Sun 89-58 on Friday night and clinch at least a top two seed in the playoffs.

What it means

  • Season series: NY wins series 4-0.
  • Sun 14-6 on the road; Liberty 14-4 at home.
  • Sun without Olivia Nelson-Ododa (C), listed out.

Latest headlines

ESPN · 5h ago
Liberty's star trio say coach's future 'not our decision'
ESPN · 7h ago
Dream sweep Liberty to earn first WNBA Finals berth since 2013
Recap · 14h ago
Reese, Howard help the Dream sweep Liberty and advance to WNBA Finals for first time since 2013
ESPN · 16h ago
New York Liberty vs. Atlanta Dream - Game Highlights
ESPN · 18h ago
Liberty's focus on extending season, not Game 2 timeout issue
ESPN · 2d ago
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

Sun6th in Eastern Conference Division
  • Olivia Nelson-Ododa C
    Knee, right
    Out
  • Brittney Griner C
    Knee, left
    Out
  • Kennedy Burke G
    Shoulder, Surgery
    Out
  • Rayah Marshall C
    Knee, right
    Out
  • Saniya Rivers G
    Ankle, left
    Out
Liberty4th in Eastern Conference Division
  • Elizabeth Balogun G
    Not Injury Related
    Out
  • Satou Sabally F
    Concussion
    Out

Head to head

NY wins series 4-0
Last meeting: Liberty 95, Sun 90 (Aug 24)

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Game info

Venue
Barclays Center, Brooklyn, NY · Attendance 8,276
Officials
Gina Cross (Referee), Ryan Sassano (Referee), Toni Patillo (Referee)

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

Season seriesNY wins series 4-0

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