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WNBA Makes Sabrina Ionescu Announcement After Liberty-Sky Game

Originally posted on Athlon Sports | By Paolo Songco | Last updated Jun 11, 2025 7:05 AM ET

The New York Liberty made history yet again on Tuesday night. This is after the defending champs cruised to an 85-66 victory against Angel Reese and the Chicago Sky at Barclays Center.

The Liberty improved to 9-0 with this win to extend their franchise record for the best start to a season. On top of that, New York also historically tied the fourth-longest winning streak to begin a WNBA season.

Tuesday's big win was thanks in large part to another strong performance from three-time All-Star Sabrina Ionescu, who went off for a game-high 23 points on 9-of-14 shooting, one rebound, seven assists, four steals, two blocks and two triples in 27 minutes of action.

After the game, the WNBA took to social media to announce Ionescu winning Top Performer honors for her incredible outing against the Sky.

Sabrina Ionescu got it done on both ends of the floor tonight in the Liberty’s win vs. the Sky

23 PTS
7 AST
4 STL
9-14 FG

New York is now an undefeated 9-0, tying the fourth-longest winning streak to begin a WNBA season in league history! pic.twitter.com/iLWPWo7aeV
— WNBA (@WNBA) June 11, 2025

As indicated in the post above, Allisha Gray was also named as a Top Performer on Tuesday after she led the Atlanta Dream to a 77-58 blowout win over the Indiana Fever.

The Liberty return to action on Saturday, and their next opponent will be the Fever, who are currently missing the services of Caitlin Clark.

The reigning WNBA Rookie of the Year has been out of commission for five straight games due to a lingering quad injury, and her status for Saturday's matchup at Gainbridge Fieldhouse against New York has yet to be confirmed.

Whatever the case might be, there is no doubt that Ionescu and Co. will be ready for that contest as they look to keep their blistering streak going.

This article first appeared on Athlon Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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