New York Liberty defeats Las Vegas Aces, eyes showdown with Seattle Storm

The New York Liberty secured a 87-76 road victory over the Las Vegas Aces, with Breanna Stewart scoring a game‑high 20 points, 12 of them in the final quarter, and limiting Aja Wilson to 16 points. Coach Chris DeMarco highlighted the team's collective effort, while Satou Sabally was ejected after a facial injury.

Riding that win, the Liberty entered a matchup against the Seattle Storm at Climate Pledge Arena. New York has won nine of its last eleven games and six of its last seven on the road, averaging 88.9 points per game and posting a league‑best 85.8 % free‑throw rate. Key contributors include Stewart (19.4 pts, 3 ast) and Jonquel Jones (14.2 pts, 8.8 reb). The Storm, plagued by an 11‑game losing streak, are missing several players, and the Liberty enter as heavy favorites despite Sabally’s head‑injury concern.