UNCASVILLE, Conn. — The MVP chants rang loud through Mohegan Sun Arena from the large pockets of seafoam-clad New York Liberty fans spread in different sections. They were meant for Breanna Stewart, the first MVP in franchise history, as she kept stepping to the free-throw line in front of a harsh sea of Connecticut Sun orange.
New York Liberty forward Jonquel Jones reacts during the second half of Game 4 of a WNBA basketball semifinal playoff series against the Connecticut Sun, Sunday, Oct. 1, 2023, in Uncasville, Conn. UNCASVILLE, Conn. — The MVP chants rang loud through Mohegan Sun Arena from the large pockets of seafoam-clad New York Liberty fans spread in different sections. They were meant for Breanna Stewart,, as she kept stepping to the free-throw line in front of a harsh sea of Connecticut Sun orange.
Jones had 25 points, 15 rebounds, four blocks, two assists and the final steal that mattered the most to ensure a meeting of the appointed super-teams. She was 9-of-12 from the free-throw line and made 2-of-3 3s. The No. 1 seed Las Vegas Aces clinched their berth on Friday with a sweep of the Dallas Wings. The best-of-five Finals series tips off on Sunday in Las Vegas. Game 1 is already sold out, the Aces announced.
“What about just JJ working really bloody hard to get positioned?” Brondello said. “That’s how it works. She had a lot of people around her at different times, but she was just massive.” The 6-foot-6 center was fouled on the layup attempt and added two more free throws. She went 1-of-2 on the next set when she was fouled on the rebound to give the Liberty enough distance. Ty Harris hit a 3-pointer to cut it to a one-point deficit and New York ran out the final 9.4 seconds.
. Stewart and Vandersloot signed in free agency the following month. They already won the 2023 Commissioner's Cup against Vegas in August, which was the first team trophy won in franchise history.
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