"I've practiced that shot 1000 times" - Sabrina Ionescu offers breakdown of miraculous game-winner in Game 3

New York Liberty v Washington Mystics - Source: Getty
New York Liberty v Washington Mystics (Picture Credits: GETTY)

Sabrina Ionescu hit one of the greatest shots in WNBA history, making a game-winning three-pointer with seconds left in Game 3 of the WNBA Finals. Ionescu finished with 13 points, despite shooting just 4-11 from the field leading up to the shot.

During her post-game press conference, Ionescu discussed her game-winning shot and her preparation for big moments.

"I didn't even really remember it. I had to go look at the video really quickly to see how far it was, but, in the timeout [Sandy Brondollo] was just like, 'You're going to shoot this shot.'
"I feel like I was able to get a little separation and range, and get a really good shot to go... Sometimes it goes in, sometimes it doesn't, but I've practiced that shot 1,000 times in my head, on the court."

Ionescu finished with 13 points, a team-high six assists and five rebounds, along with one steal, one block and hit the shot of the game.

Sabrina Ionescu discusses Breanna Stewart's impact in Game 3

Breanna Stewart led the New York Liberty to their big win apart from Ionescu's epic 3-pointer. During her interview, Ionescu discussed Stewart's impact in the Game 3 win.

"Obviously we don't win without [Breanna Stewart]. I mean, what she was able to do, just continuing to chip away...
"Yeah, there's nothing I can say. [My] shot's nice, but that doesn't go against what she's been able to do for us and how she was able to will us back into that game," she mentioned.

Breanna Stewart finished with a game-high 30 points in Game 3, adding 11 points, four blocks, one assist and one steal. Stewart shot 9-20 from the field and made all of her ten free-throw attempts.

The two-time WNBA MVP notched her second WNBA Finals double-double, the 30th in league history.

In three games, Stewart is averaging 23.0 points per game, leading the Liberty in scoring in their pursuit for the team's first WNBA championship.

Game 4 of the WNBA Finals is set to tipoff at 8:00 p.m. ET on Friday, with the Liberty leading the series 2-1.

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