The New York Liberty are having their best start to the season in their history with 19 wins in 25 games, and tonight Breanna Stewart’s teammates went to win at the Crypto.com Arena with a big victory against the Sparks (87-79). The score is sham as the New Yorkers counted up to 27 points in advance, in a meeting that they led from start to finish.
Alongside Stewart (25 points), Jonquel Jones (13 points, 13 rebounds) and Sabrina Ionescu (14 points), it was Marine Johannès who stood out with 15 points at 5 of 7 at 3- points. After a period of doubt, the Frenchwoman is doing much better, and she signs her 3rd match with 10 points and more in one week. With two award-winning baskets, she greatly participated in the 19-0 at the end of the 1st quarter to allow the Liberty to spend a quiet evening.
“I just thought we had done a better job of moving the ball and getting everyone involved” explained the Frenchwoman about her marksmanship. “I think when we build on that, we can achieve great things together. »
Confirmation in the numbers with 26 assists out of 32 baskets, and the Liberty reached the mark of 25 assists for the 12th time this season. Only the Chicago Sky, in 2022, did better over a season with 18 games with 25 or more assists.
Johannès was also questioned about his role coming off the bench, and about the impact of the “second unit” to allow the stars to rest. “I think you have to stop overthinking when you come off the bench, and just give your best. You have to bring rhythm, you have to run and be aggressive. You have to stay confident. »
