TEAM NOTABLES

On Friday night, the New York Liberty (21-6) defeated the Minnesota Lynx (13-15), 76-66, to end their road trip with an undefeated, 3-0, record. New York also evened the season series against Minnesota to 1-1.

At Target Center, the Liberty finished on 40% (30-75) shooting from the field, 30% (9-30) from three, and 87.5% (7-8) at the free throw line.

New York’s defense held Minnesota to 18.8% (3-16) shooting from the three-point line, which marked a season-low for opponents.

The Liberty pulled down a season-high 16 offensive rebounds resulting in 25 second-chance points.

Up Next: The New York Liberty will return to Brooklyn to host the Las Vegas Aces in their highly-anticipated rematch on Sunday, July 6 at 3 p.m. ET on ABC.

KEY RUNS

Q1: New York went on a 12-4 run from the 7:26 mark of the first to the 5:05 mark of the quarter. This included a 7-0 run from the 6:11 mark of the first to the 5:05 mark of the opening quarter.

Q2: There were no significant runs in this quarter.

Q3: New York went on a 20-7 run from the 2:41 mark of the third to the 5:35 mark of the fourth quarter.

Q4: There were no other significant runs in this quarter.

PLAYER NOTABLES

New York finished with four double-digit scorers in tonight’s game (Ionescu, Stewart, Laney, Jones).

Sabrina Ionescu finished with 18 points, including 54.5% (6-11) from three, six assists, and five rebounds. Nine of her team-high 18 points came in the third quarter.

Reigning WNBA Eastern Conference Player of the Month Breanna Stewart totaled 17 points, eight rebounds, two assists, and two blocks.

Highlighted by nine first-half points, Betnijah Laney added 17 points on 50% (6-12) shooting from the field, including 50% (1-2) from three, five rebounds, and three assists.

Notching her eighth double-double of the season and sixth in the last eight games, Jonquel Jones totaled 15 points on 63.6% (7-11) shooting from the floor, a season-high-tying 17 rebounds, including five offensive, and two blocks.

In the fourth quarter alone, Jones dropped nine points and pulled down eight rebounds, including three on the offensive boards. She has now recorded double-digit rebounds in seven of her last eight appearances.

At the 7:36 mark of the second quarter, Kayla Thornton pulled down her 1000^th career rebound. Thornton ultimately finished with five points on 50% (2-4) shooting from the floor and four rebounds.

For Minnesota, Napheesa Collier finished with 18 points, eight rebounds, and two assists, while Kayla McBride added 14 points, two rebounds, and two steals.