| GAME LEADERS | NEW YORK | ATLANTA |
| POINTS | Laney (19) | Howard (24) |
| REBOUNDS | Stewart (11) | Billings (9) |
| ASSISTS | Vandersloot (11) | Jones (3) |
TEAM NOTABLES
On Friday, the New York Liberty (8-3) defeated the Atlanta Dream (5-7), 110-80, in the third game of their 2023 four-game season series and third matchup in 14 days.
At Gateway Center Arena, the Liberty finished on 48.6% (36-74) shooting from the field, 48.6% (17-35) from three, and 77.8% (21-27) at the free throw line.
New York’s 110 points are the second-most points scored in a single game in franchise history. Tonight’s 30-point margin of victory is the Liberty’s largest in their all-time series against Atlanta, their second-largest road margin of victory in franchise history, and their first 30-point victory since their 92-62 win over Chicago in 2017.
New York knocked down a season-high 17 three-pointers tonight, one shy of tying the franchise record, en route to their third game of 100+ points this season, as well as their third consecutive finish in triple digits with their everyday starting five.
The Liberty also finished with a season-high 42 rebounds and 13 steals.
Up Next: The New York Liberty will host the Washington Mystics on Sunday, June 25 at 1 p.m. ET on ABC.
KEY RUNS
Q1: New York went on a 14-5 run from the 8:50 mark of the first to the 5:37 mark of the quarter. New York went on a 12-0 run from the 0:36 mark of the first to the 8:26 mark of the second quarter.
Q2: New York went on a 14-3 run from the 4:39 mark of the second to the 1:39 mark of the quarter.
Q3: New York went on an 11-3 run from the 4:33 mark of the third to the 2:08 mark of the quarter.
Q4: Atlanta went on a 13-5 run from the 7:19 mark of the fourth to the 3:43 mark of the quarter. New York responded with an 11-0 run from the 3:35 mark of the fourth to the 1:44 mark of the quarter.
PLAYER NOTABLES
New York finished with six double-digit scorers in tonight’s game (Laney, Jones, Johannès, Stewart, Vandersloot, Thornton).
Betnijah Laney finished with 19 points on 58.3% (7-12) shooting from the field, including a season-high four triples on 50% (4-8) from deep, three rebounds, and three assists.
Highlighted by a season-high 12-point first quarter, Jonquel Jones finished with a season-high 18 points on 66.7% (6-9) shooting from the floor, including 66.7% (2-3) from three, nine rebounds, and two blocks.
Marine Johannès added 18 points on 60% (6-10) shooting from the floor, including a season-high four threes on 71.4% (5-7) from deep, and two assists.
Courtney Vandersloot notched her fourth double-double this year with 16 points on 41.7% (5-12) shooting from the field, including 40% (2-5) from deep, 11 assists, a career-high seven steals, and three rebounds.
Breanna Stewart totaled 13 points, 11 rebounds, and six assists; her eighth double-double of the season.
Kayla Thornton added 10 points on 57.1% (4-7) shooting from the field, including 66.7% (2-3) from three, and four rebounds.
For Atlanta, Rhyne Howard finished with 24 points and six rebounds, while Allisha Gray added 17 points and four rebounds.