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Liberty Aim to Reverse Early Loss Against Ogwumike-Led Storm

Leonie Fiebich’s return bolsters New York’s lineup for Sunday’s rematch

Marine Johannes #23 of the New York Liberty dribbles against Erica Wheeler #17 of the Seattle Storm during the game at Climate Pledge Arena on June 22, 2025 in Seattle, Washington. The Seattle Storm won 89-79.
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Overview

  • New York hosts Seattle in Brooklyn for the second meeting of the season after dropping a 89-79 decision on the road on June 22.
  • Leonie Fiebich is back from EuroBasket and Sabrina Ionescu is available, but Jonquel Jones remains sidelined for another four to six weeks.
  • Nneka Ogwumike has averaged over 17 points this season and poured in 26 in the first matchup followed by 24 in an 80-79 win over Atlanta.
  • The Liberty hold a 12-5 record with a 7-1 mark at home and rank fifth in the WNBA by allowing just 79.8 points per game.
  • Seattle enters at 11-7 and 5-4 on the road as it seeks a signature victory to bolster its playoff positioning behind Ogwumike’s interior scoring.