The New York Liberty etched their name into WNBA history on Sunday night with a dominant 100–52 triumph over the Connecticut Sun at Barclays Center, delivering one of the most lopsided victories the league has ever seen. The 48-point victory margin is the second-largest in league history and the largest in Liberty franchise history, solidifying the team’s role as a title contender this year.
Liberty’s Record-Setting Night from Beyond the Arc
From the opening tip, the Liberty set the tone with relentless ball movement and deadly accuracy from three-point range. The Liberty tied their franchise WNBA record by sinking 19 three-pointers, showcasing an electrifying 59.4% success rate from downtown in a remarkable display of sharpshooting.
This long-range onslaught left the Sun scrambling defensively. Time and again, New York punished even the slightest coverage gaps with sharp passes and confident shooting.
Sabrina Ionescu Leads with Precision
Guard Sabrina Ionescu was the game’s brightest star. She scored 18 points to lead the Liberty, making 4-of-5 three-pointers and added 5 assists and 3 rebounds. Ionescu’s vision on the court and ball control were instrumental in keeping pace and putting pressure on the opponent throughout the contest.
Jonquel Jones contributed a double-double, scoring 13 points and grabbing 11 rebounds, controlling the paint on both sides of the floor. Breanna Stewart and Leonie Fiebich each added 13 points, showcasing the Liberty’s depth and balanced scoring across the roster.
One of the most indicative stats of the evening: all 11 Liberty players scored. The bench by itself outscored Connecticut’s starters 35-31, a credit to the team’s depth and balance.
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Suffocating Defense Locks Down the Statement Victory
While the offense made headlines, New York’s defense is worthy of equal billing. The Liberty limited the Sun to 31.1% field shooting and totaled a season-low 52 points for Connecticut. Defensive rotations were crisp, rebounding was physical, and transition defense didn’t leave the Sunroom to counter.
Liberty head coach Sandy Brondello lauded her team’s unity and determination, saying, “Our players moved the ball seamlessly, maintained relentless defense, and stuck to the game plan at every turn. This is the kind of basketball that wins championships.”
Liberty’s Best Start Since 1997
In this victory, the Liberty moved to 7–0, the best start to a season in franchise history, previously recorded in 1997. The squad now tops the WNBA in net rating and offense efficiency and is the team to beat early in the 2025 season.
The other side, however, was the Connecticut Sun—long viewed as a formidable Eastern Conference opponent—left scrambling. Miserable at creating consistent offense and failing to stop New York’s outside shooting, the Sun were handed their worst loss of the season.
Looking Ahead
The New York Liberty will look to continue their flawless beginning when they play the Washington Mystics on June 5. If they keep this up, the discussion will turn from early-season dominance to possible championship supremacy.
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