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Liberty Top Aces 87-76; Stewart Leads, Ionescu Double-Double

6/26/2026

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Summary

Story summary

The New York Liberty beat the Las Vegas Aces 87-76 on June 24, moving to a 12-6 record.
Sabrina Ionescu recorded her first double-double of the season with 16 points and 10 rebounds.
Breanna Stewart scored 20 points, 15 in the second half, to give New York a decisive lead.
A'ja Wilson was limited to 16 points as the Aces shot 2-of-21 from three, prompting a Cup final rematch on June 30 in New York.

History

Historical Context

The WNBA began in 1997 with eight teams after the NBA approved it on April 24 1996; the Houston Comets won the inaugural title, defeating the New York Liberty 65-51 with Cynthia Cooper as MVP. Expansions grew the league to 12 teams by 1999 and 15 by 2026. The June 24, 2024 Liberty-Aces game, starring Sabrina Ionescu and Breanna Stewart, revives that original rivalry.

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Story summary

The New York Liberty beat the Las Vegas Aces 87-76 on June 24, moving to a 12-6 record.
Sabrina Ionescu recorded her first double-double of the season with 16 points and 10 rebounds.
Breanna Stewart scored 20 points, 15 in the second half, to give New York a decisive lead.
A'ja Wilson was limited to 16 points as the Aces shot 2-of-21 from three, prompting a Cup final rematch on June 30 in New York.

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