Behind the big address of Chelsea Gray and Alysha Clark, it's Las Vegas who starts the best this Game 2 of the WNBA semi-finals and who takes up to 8 points in advance (19-27) in the first quarter.
But Sabrina Ionescu puts the Liberty back in the match, and while Kelsey Plum forces in attack and is too easily overtaken in defense, pushing Becky Hammon to shout during a timeout, it is New York which takes control of the game at halftime (46-40).
In front of Carmelo Anthony, Alicia Keys, Colin Kaepernick and of course Spike Lee, the “Big Apple” collective keeps the advantage, even if this time it is Jackie Young who allows the Aces to stay in the game.
It's time for A’ja Wilson to make the effort, to try to snatch this Game 2 and equalize…
Empire State of Mind revival with Alicia Keys
The MVP brings her team back to a small point (77-76) as the last two minutes approach, and everything will therefore be decided in “money time” at the Barclays Center. And it's Sabrina Ionescu who will take things in hand for the Liberty, putting in the baskets that push the double reigning champions to the edge of the precipice.
A'ja Wilson responds for the first time, but she misses a mid-range shot, then especially a baseline layup, and New York can complete the affair with free throws (88-84). Victory for the Liberty, which turns to 2-0 in this semi-final and has only one match to win to reach the Finals. After the match, Sandy Brondello's players were even treated to a visit from Alicia Keys in the locker room, for a cover of Empire State of Mind.
“Being 2-0 is great, but we haven’t won anything yet” tempers Sabrina Ionescu. “Everyone knows it. We did what we were supposed to do: protect home advantage. We won both home games but we are not congratulating ourselves, saying how happy we are. »
Now, the series switches to Las Vegas, with Game 3 which will be played on the night of Friday to Saturday (3:30 a.m.).
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How to read the stats? Min = Minutes; Shots = Successful shots / Attempted shots; 3pts = 3-points / 3-points attempted; LF = free throws made / free throws attempted; O = offensive rebound; D=defensive rebound; T = Total rebounds; Pd = assists; Fte: Personal fouls; Int = Intercepts; Bp = Lost balls; Ct: Against; +/- = Point differential when the player is on the field; Pts = Points; Eval: player evaluation calculated from positive actions – negative actions.
