Jonquel Jones leads Liberty past Tempo for third consecutive win
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 4, 2026, 1:46 AM
Last updated Jun 4, 2026
Jonquel Jones scored 22 points and grabbed 17 rebounds to propel the New York Liberty to a 97-82 victory over the Toronto Tempo on June 3. Breanna Stewart contributed 19 points, marking the Liberty's third consecutive win despite playing without Sabrina Ionescu, who is sidelined with a back injury. New York initially trailed but surged ahead with a strong performance in the second quarter, ultimately securing a significant lead in the third. The defeat dropped the Tempo to a 5-5 record, ending their two-game winning streak. The Liberty will host the Indiana Fever next, while the Tempo will face the Chicago Sky at home.
- •Liberty wins 97-82 against Tempo on June 3.
- •Jonquel Jones led New York with 22 points and 17 rebounds.
- •Breanna Stewart added 19 points, scoring 17 in the second half.
- •Toronto falls to 5-5, ending their two-game winning streak.
- •Next games: Liberty host Fever; Tempo host Sky.
- 1:46 AMYahoo Sports — Jonquel Jones does it all in Liberty's 97-82 win over Tempo
- 1:40 AMYahoo Sports — Liberty surge past the Tempo as Jonquel Jones powers New York’s third straight win
"Jonquel Jones had 22 points and 17 rebounds to help the New York Liberty beat the Toronto Tempo 97-82 on Wednesday night. Breanna Stewart added 19 points, including 17 in the second half, for the Liberty (6-4), who have won three straight games. New York was still missing guard Sabrina Ionescu, who is sidelined with a back issue.
"Jonquel Jones had 22 points and 17 rebounds to help the New York Liberty beat the Toronto Tempo 97-82 on Wednesday night.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 4, 2026, 1:46 AMJonquel Jones does it all in Liberty's 97-82 win over Tempo
Jonquel Jones had 22 points and 17 rebounds to help the New York Liberty beat the Toronto Tempo 97-82 on Wednesday night.
- Yahoo SportsJun 4, 2026, 1:40 AMLiberty surge past the Tempo as Jonquel Jones powers New York’s third straight win
Jonquel Jones had 22 points and 17 rebounds to help the New York Liberty beat the Toronto Tempo 97-82 on Wednesday night. Breanna Stewart added 19 points, including 17 in the second half, for the Liberty (6-4), who have won three straight games. New York was still missing guard Sabrina Ionescu, who is sidelined with a back issue.
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