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Sabrina Ionescu Scores 29 as Liberty Beat Mercury 89-76 for 5th Straight Win

On Friday night, the New York Liberty beat the Phoenix Mercury 89-76 at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, securing their fifth straight win.
Having lost twice earlier to Phoenix, the Liberty needed a win to prevent the Mercury from claiming the season series and playoff tiebreaker.
Sabrina Ionescu scored 29 points while Jonquel Jones added 20 points and 11 rebounds, and the Liberty closed the third quarter with an 18-5 run.
With the victory, New York improved to 17-6, remaining second in the standings, 3½ games behind the Lynx and ahead of the Mercury.
Ahead lies a rematch on Aug. 30 in Phoenix with playoff implications.

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Newsday

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Sabrina Ionescu leads Liberty to fifth straight win

Sabrina Ionescu had 29 points and eight assists as the Liberty defeated the Mercury; Jonquel Jones added 20 points and 11 rebounds.

3 days ago·United States

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New York Post

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Liberty earn important win over Mercury in game with playoff-like feel

The Liberty, who dropped their first two meetings against the Mercury, needed a win to prevent Phoenix from taking the season series and playoff tiebreaker.

3 days ago·New York, United States

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Marietta Daily Journal

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Sabrina Ionescu nets 29 as Liberty rally past Mercury

Sabrina Ionescu scored a game-high 29 points -- including 12 in the crucial third quarter -- as the host New York Liberty rallied to defeat the Phoenix Mercury 89-76 on Friday night.

3 days ago·Georgia, United States

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