Breanna Stewart's 14-Second Miss Has the Liberty Staring Down a Crossroads
WHOA. Hold up, WNBA fans, because things just got REAL. The New York Liberty, fresh off an absolutely electric eight-game winning streak, just had that momentum EXPLODE. They're kicking off a tough four-game Western road trip, and first up, they're heading into crypto.com Arena to face the Los Angeles Sparks tonight. This isn't just any game, folks, this is the Liberty's first time back on the court since that dominant streak got snatched away from them in the final seconds!
The Mystics Shock: What Happened in Those Final Moments?
You can bet the Liberty are still feeling the sting from Friday night. They were at home, hosting the Washington Mystics, and somehow let an 86-83 lead slip through their fingers. The absolute gut punch? Breanna Stewart, our MVP-caliber star, missed a potential game-tying layup with a mere 14 seconds left on the clock. You know that feeling when the air leaves the building? Yeah, that was T-Mobile Park if that happened here. Leonie Fiebich tried to carry the team, dropping 19 points, but it wasn't enough. Stewart still put up a monster 16 points, 10 boards, and six assists, showing she was battling. Jonquel Jones also notched a double-double with 10 points and 10 rebounds. Even Satou Sabally came off the bench with 13 points! But when it came down to it, the ball didn't drop, and now they're left trying to rebuild their confidence on the road.
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Sparks Are Ready to Ignite with Plum's Return
Across the court, the Los Angeles Sparks aren't exactly riding high either. They’re coming off their own home loss, a 99-83 defeat to the Minnesota Lynx on Wednesday night. But here’s the kicker, the game-changer, the part that should make the Liberty a little nervous: their star point guard, Kelsey Plum, was sidelined with a lower left-leg injury for that one. And guess what? She’s expected to be back on the court tonight! Plum averages a ridiculous 25.0 points and 6.4 assists for the Sparks. That’s pure firepower. Rae Burrell led the team with 19 points in Plum’s absence, with reserve Jihyun Park adding 13 and Dearica Hamby pulling down nine rebounds to go with her 12 points. But with Plum back, their offense just hits a whole different gear. Nneka Ogwumike is always a force, netting 15.2 points and 8.9 boards per game. Meanwhile, Stewart leads the Liberty averaging 19.5 points, and Jones adds 13.9 points and 9.1 rebounds per game.
This Sunday night clash at crypto.com Arena, kicking off at 8:00 PM ET on ESPN and ESPN Deportes, is absolutely must-watch WNBA action. You can even live stream it on Fubo if you’re trying to catch every single second. The Liberty are reeling, but they're still a dominant team, especially with Stewart averaging 19.5 points. The Sparks, however, are getting Kelsey Plum back and looking to make a statement at home. Which team is going to seize the moment? You better believe we'll be watching to find out!
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