Breanna Stewart and Sabrina Ionescu lead Liberty to victory over Sparks
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Last updated Jul 29, 2026
Breanna Stewart scored 29 points and Sabrina Ionescu added 27, driving the New York Liberty past the Los Angeles Sparks 113-109 in Los Angeles on July 28. The Liberty overcame a halftime deficit of 56-53, with Stewart contributing significantly in the second half. Rebekah Gardner supported the effort with 15 points, while Rae Burrell led the Sparks with 24 points. The Liberty maintained their lead throughout the final minutes, with timely shooting from Marine Fauthoux, who hit two crucial three-pointers. New York improves to 16-12, while Los Angeles falls to 10-17 after their sixth consecutive loss.
- •Liberty improve to 16-12 this season.
- •Sparks drop to 10-17, losing their sixth straight game.
- •Stewart scored 19 points in the second half.
- •Fauthoux hit two late three-pointers to secure the lead.
- •Next, Liberty face the Las Vegas Aces on July 31.
- 4:50 AMYahoo Sports — Liberty hang on to defeat Sparks, 113-109, in return from All-Star break
- 4:47 AMYahoo Sports — Breanna Stewart and Sabrina Ionescu lead Liberty to 113-109 win over skidding Sparks
"Breanna Stewart had 29 points and Sabrina Ionescu scored 27 to help the New York Liberty hold off the Los Angeles Sparks 113-109 on Tuesday night. Stewart made 11 of 19 shots and scored 19 points in the second half after New York (16-12) trailed 56-53 at the break. Ionescu shot 9 for 16 with five 3-pointers and had 14 points in the first quarter to help the Liberty lead 36-30.
"Breanna Stewart had 29 points and Sabrina Ionescu scored 27 to help the New York Liberty hold off the Los Angeles Sparks 113-109 on Tuesday night.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 29, 2026, 4:50 AMLiberty hang on to defeat Sparks, 113-109, in return from All-Star break
Breanna Stewart had 29 points and Sabrina Ionescu scored 27 to help the New York Liberty hold off the Los Angeles Sparks 113-109 on Tuesday night.
- Yahoo SportsJul 29, 2026, 4:47 AMBreanna Stewart and Sabrina Ionescu lead Liberty to 113-109 win over skidding Sparks
Breanna Stewart had 29 points and Sabrina Ionescu scored 27 to help the New York Liberty hold off the Los Angeles Sparks 113-109 on Tuesday night. Stewart made 11 of 19 shots and scored 19 points in the second half after New York (16-12) trailed 56-53 at the break. Ionescu shot 9 for 16 with five 3-pointers and had 14 points in the first quarter to help the Liberty lead 36-30.
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