The New York Liberty vs LV Aces is always an entertaining matchup for WNBA fans. The two finalists from last year have gotten fans used to a big show.
Today's game wasn't an exception to this, but the development of the game showed that one team is on a much better level than the other right now.
The New York Liberty extended its great run in the 2024 WNBA season after beating the team that prevented them from winning the title last season. The Liberty took the win with a final score of 90-82.
While many fans attended and tuned into this game for the duel between Breanna Stewart and A'ja Wilson, it was Jonquel Jones who stole the spotlight today. She dropped a game-high 34 points against the Aces, adding eight rebounds to her personal account.
Sabrina Ionescu contributed 15 points, the second-highest-scoring performance on the team while Breanna Stewart completed the podium with 14. Out of the five players in the starting lineup, Kayla Thornton was the only player to not score in double digits (three points), with Betnijah Laney Hamilton scoring 12.
For the Aces, Kelsey Plum led the way with 22 points, one more than A'ja Wilson. Alysha Clark scored 13 points while Jackie Young added 10. The Aces couldn't get close to the Liberty after the second quarter and the advantage they got in the first was enough to win the game for the New Yorkers.
New York Liberty vs LV Aces Players Stats and Box Scores for June 15
New York Liberty Players Stats and Box Scores
LV Aces Players Stats and Box Scores
New York Liberty vs LV Aces Game Summary
The New York Liberty vs LV Aces game had a one-sided start, with the visitors taking the first quarter at a 28-20 score. This difference never faded and the Liberty went on to win the game.
The Aces showed signs of life in the second quarter, winning it by 23-17, finishing the first half two points away from the Liberty.
The third quarter made the difference for the Liberty. They won it by a 22-17 score and the final one, 23-22. The Jonquel Jones show led Liberty to the win, while Sabrina Ionescu dished out 12 assists to lead the squad to the promised land.
After the Connecticut Sun beat the Dallas Wings earlier today, the Liberty kept up with this victory.