Sabrina Ionescu scored 22 points and Jonquel Jones added 20 to help the New York Liberty beat the Phoenix Mercury 81-78 on Wednesday night.
NEW YORK —
Her layup with 2:12 left started the spurt and she hit two free throws with 1:09 left that gave New York a 76-74 lead. After a stop, Betnijah Laney-Hamilton hit a tough foul line jumper with 30 seconds left giving the Liberty a four-point cushion.Natasha Cloud scored 21 points and Kahleah Copper added 20 for the Mercury.
The Mercury then had their own 9-2 run, including five points by Copper to go up 74-71 with 2:42 left.
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