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Liberty Score Season-High 105 in Victory Over Sparks, Then Narrowly Fall to Aces

New York’s depth has emerged under injury pressure, highlighting how a condensed schedule shapes the late-season playoff race.

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Paige Bueckers #5 of the Dallas Wings looks on against the Indiana Fever during the third quarter at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on August 12, 2025 in Indianapolis, Indiana.
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Overview

  • With Breanna Stewart, Isabelle Harrison and Nyara Sabally sidelined, Emma Meesseman scored 24 points and Jonquel Jones posted 21 points and 11 rebounds to lead a 105-97 win over the Sparks.
  • Sandy Brondello recorded her 100th Liberty victory, tying the franchise record for coaching wins alongside Richie Adubato.
  • The Liberty made 14 three-pointers — the most by any opponent in Los Angeles this season — showcasing their bench’s offensive firepower.
  • A’ja Wilson’s 17-point, 16-rebound effort powered an 83-77 Aces win that extended Las Vegas’s winning streak and underscored their late-season surge.
  • The condensed schedule has forced multiple back-to-back road games, contributing to fatigue and fueling rapid performance swings as teams navigate key injuries while jockeying for playoff seeding.