Overview

• New York overcame a 17-point third-quarter deficit to defeat Atlanta 86-81, preserving its perfect home record.
• Sabrina Ionescu poured in 34 points for the second straight game, including nine in the late third quarter to spark the comeback.
• Jonquel Jones returned from a two-game absence to post a double-double with 10 points and 10 rebounds.
• The Liberty tightened their defense after halftime, turning stops into transition chances despite committing 13 turnovers.
• New York will host the Phoenix Mercury, who aim for a fourth consecutive victory behind Alyssa Thomas’s playmaking.