Jonquel Jones leads New York Liberty to first WNBA Finals appearance in 21 years
Key points:
- Jonquel Jones scores 25 points to lead the New York Liberty to their first WNBA Finals appearance in 21 years
- The Liberty will face the defending champion Las Vegas Aces in the finals
- Breanna Stewart and Betnijah Laney contribute to the Liberty's victory with strong performances
Jonquel Jones led the New York Liberty to their first WNBA Finals appearance since 2002 with a thrilling 87-84 win over the Connecticut Sun. Jones scored 25 points, including five crucial points in the final minute, and also contributed 15 rebounds and four blocked shots. The Liberty will now face the defending champion Las Vegas Aces in a highly anticipated matchup of the league’s top teams. League MVP Breanna Stewart had 27 points for New York, while Alyssa Thomas recorded a triple-double for Connecticut.
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