
The New York Liberty is not dead! With their backs against the wall after conceding two losses to Las Vegas at the opening of the WNBA finals, the New Yorkers managed to win at home in Game 3, thus bringing down the Aces for the first time since the start of the playoffs!
Despite Kelsey Plum’s 29 points, the Aces will not have survived Jonquel Jones’ 27 points and Breanna Stewart’s 20, as well as New York’s newfound outside skill (13/30).
After a solid start (43-40), Marine Johannès’ teammates (1 point, 1 assist, +10 to +/- in 14 minutes) shifted into higher gear after returning from the locker room, with a 14-4 mainly fueled by the pair Vandersloot – Stewart to start the third quarter (57-44).
Jonquel Jones’ 3-pointer then allowed the Liberty to enter the last two minutes before the fourth quarter with a 14-point lead (60-46), an advantage that Sandy Brondello’s players knew keep until the end.
When Las Vegas returned to -6 after a series from A’Ja Wilson (67-61), New York responded with a 12-3 marked by two 3-point baskets in quick succession from Betnijah Laney and Jonquel Jones for seal the match (79-64).
With this 87-73 success, the New York Liberty therefore offered itself a Game 4 on Wednesday evening, with the possibility of equalizing at 2-2 in the series and forcing a good one!