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WNBA Superstar Sabrina Ionescu On Sunday, New York Liberty defending-champion Chicago Sky made history by falling 88-86.
Ionescu had 27 points, 13 rebounds and 12 assists in 38 minutes for the Liberty. But after three quarters his triple-double was already done. first WNBA player Achievements in history.
Sabrina Ionescu of the New York Liberty shoots during a game against the Chicago Sky on June 12, 2022 at Barclays Center in Brooklyn.
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He is also the fourth player in WNBA history To record several triple-doubles in a career.
She finished 9-for-16 from the floor, including a 3-for-6 for three.
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He made a long-range three-pointer with almost 3 minutes left in the fourth quarter. it helped expand of liberty Lead before Sky comes back for the win.
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Sabrina Ionescu (20) of the New York Liberty dribbles during a game against the Chicago Sky on June 12, 2022 at Barclays Center in Brooklyn.
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Ionescu was a highly prevalent prospect outside of Oregon in 2020. The Liberty voted him No. 1 overall, but injuries plagued his rookie season. She played only three games that year.
In 2021, Ionescu averaged 11.7 points, 6.1 assists and 5.7 rebounds in 30 games. The Liberties finished 12–20 that season. The team was knocked out in the first round of the playoffs by the Phoenix Mercury.
New York Liberty guard Sabrina Ionescu is seen passing against the Connecticut Sun during a WNBA game on May 7, 2022 in New York City.
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Entering Sunday’s game against Sky, Ionescu was leading the team with 16.8 points, 5.7 rebounds and 5.1 assists per game. Liberty fell 5-9, losing to Chicago.