The Connecticut Sun ended the New York Liberty’s eight-game winning streak with a 74-58 victory in a thrilling match-up. The Sun dominated the game from start to finish, outscoring the Liberty in every quarter and holding them to just 58 points, their lowest total of the season. The Sun’s defense was stifling, forcing the Liberty into difficult shots and causing turnovers that led to easy transition buckets.
Connecticut’s offense was equally impressive, with five players scoring in double figures led by Jonquel Jones who had a game-high 20 points. The Sun’s ball movement was crisp and they were able to consistently find open looks, shooting over 50% from the field for the game.
The Liberty struggled to find their rhythm offensively, shooting just 33% from the field and going cold from beyond the arc, making only 5 of their 23 three-point attempts. Betnijah Laney, who had been leading the team during their winning streak, was held to just 13 points on 4-of-17 shooting.
The Sun’s victory was a statement win for them as they continue to solidify themselves as one of the top teams in the league. After a slow start to the season, they have now won four straight games and are looking to build on their momentum heading into the second half of the season.
The Liberty, on the other hand, will look to bounce back from this loss and regroup as they aim to continue their success in the remaining games of the season. The matchup between these two teams was highly anticipated and lived up to its billing, with the Sun coming out on top in impressive fashion.
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