New York Liberty Triumph Over Connecticut Sun with Strong Performances
Breanna Stewart scores 28, Han Xu makes 1st career WNBA start, and the Liberty beat the Sun 89-80
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Breanna Stewart scored 28 points and Han Xu added 14 in her first WNBA start, leading the New York Liberty to an 89-80 victory over the Connecticut Sun in Uncasville, Connecticut. The Liberty's win marks their fifth consecutive victory.
- 01Breanna Stewart scored a total of 28 points, including a crucial putback late in the game.
- 02Han Xu made her first career WNBA start, contributing 14 points in place of Jonquel Jones, who was absent due to illness.
- 03The Liberty improved their season record to 8-4, while the Sun fell to 2-11 after their third consecutive loss.
- 04Connecticut's Olivia Nelson-Ododa and Aaliyah Edwards each scored 15 points, marking their season highs.
- 05New York's Betnijah Laney-Hamilton added 11 points off the bench, supporting the team's offensive efforts.
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In a competitive matchup on Monday night, the New York Liberty secured an 89-80 victory over the Connecticut Sun in Uncasville, Connecticut. Breanna Stewart led the Liberty with 28 points, including a pivotal putback with just 24.8 seconds remaining. Han Xu shone in her first career WNBA start, scoring 14 points after stepping in for Jonquel Jones, who was sidelined due to illness. The game saw the Sun close the gap to 85-80 in the final minute, but Stewart's offensive rebound and putback sealed the win for New York. Betnijah Laney-Hamilton contributed 11 points off the bench, while Connecticut's Olivia Nelson-Ododa and Aaliyah Edwards each recorded 15 points, their season highs. With this win, the Liberty extended their winning streak to five games, improving their record to 8-4, while the Sun struggled to a 2-11 record after their third straight loss. The Liberty will next face the Atlanta Dream, while the Sun will travel to Toronto for their upcoming game.
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