The lingering effects of the MVP vote might not fade — and might only grow more relevant — as the series shifts to Connecticut for Game 3 on Friday.
Sabrina Ionescu and Alyssa Thomas battle for the ball in the Liberty’s win inConnecticut could try to relieve the sting by closing out the series at home with Thomas as its focal point, too.“I think I’m used to it,” Thomas told WNBA reporter Howard Megdal on Tuesday when asked about not winning the award. “I think I’ve been snubbed so many times in my career that it’s a normal feeling for me.”
Stewart, the first MVP in Liberty history after averaging 23.0 points and 9.3 rebounds per game, earned 446 points and 20 first-place votes. Thomas, who averaged 15.5 points, 9.9 rebounds and 7.9 assists per game, earned 439 points but had 23 votes for the top spot.Liberty head coach Sandy Brondello said Tuesday might have actually been more difficult for Stewart, since she handled the different celebratory interviews — on ESPN and a special pregame ceremony — and shifted her focus toward a must-win game.MVP vote stings Suns and Alyssa Thomas as they face the Liberty and the recently awarded Breanna Stewart.
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