Liberty capture second Commissioner's Cup, defeating Aces 93-85
ESPN • 2 min read • Latest: Jul 1, 2026, 2:18 AM
Last updated Jul 1, 2026
The New York Liberty won the WNBA Commissioner's Cup on July 1, 2026, defeating the Las Vegas Aces 93-85. Sabrina Ionescu led the Liberty with 26 points, while Breanna Stewart contributed 25 points. This victory marks the Liberty's second Commissioner's Cup title, solidifying their position in league history. The match featured competitive play from both teams before the Liberty pulled ahead in the final stages.
- •Sabrina Ionescu scores 26 points for the Liberty
- •Breanna Stewart adds 25 points in the victory
- •The game was held on July 1, 2026
- •Liberty become the first team to win two Commissioner's Cups
- •The Aces’ effort falls short in the final moments
- 2:55 AMESPN — Liberty top Aces; 1st to win 2 Commissioner's Cups...
- 2:54 AMYahoo Sports — Kristian Winfield: Sabrina Ionescu, Breanna Stewart lead Liberty to Commissioner Cup title
- 2:16 AMYahoo Sports — Breanna Stewart’s heroics rescue Liberty in Commissioner’s Cup win over Aces
"NEW YORK — The New York Liberty are once again Commissioner’s Cup champions. That was once again the case Tuesday night as heavily favored New York bested the Las Vegas Aces 93-85. But with the game on the line and the Aces mounting a late 17-point comeback, two-time league MVP Breanna Stewart put on her cape, finishing the fourth period with 5 points, four rebounds and two assists to lead New York to victory. The Aces fought back to take a 2-point lead in the fourth quarter against the Liberty’
"NEW YORK — Ahead of tipoff of the WNBA Commissioner’s Cup at Barclays Center on Tuesday, Las Vegas Aces head coach Becky Hammon laid out the game: “This rivalry starts with Breanna Stewart and A’ja Wilson,” Hammon said. “They are two generational talents who happen to be in their prime at the same time.” Hammon was right. The Cup and its result hinged on the two superstar talents, a two-time ...
"Sabrina Ionescu scored 26 points, Breanna Stewart added 25 and the New York Liberty beat the Las Vegas Aces 93-85 to win the WNBA Commissioner's Cup on Tuesday night.
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External links- ESPNJul 1, 2026, 2:55 AMLiberty top Aces; 1st to win 2 Commissioner's Cups...
Sabrina Ionescu scored 26 points, Breanna Stewart added 25 and the New York Liberty beat the Las Vegas Aces 93-85 to win the WNBA Commissioner's Cup on Tuesday night.
- Yahoo SportsJul 1, 2026, 2:54 AMKristian Winfield: Sabrina Ionescu, Breanna Stewart lead Liberty to Commissioner Cup title
NEW YORK — Ahead of tipoff of the WNBA Commissioner’s Cup at Barclays Center on Tuesday, Las Vegas Aces head coach Becky Hammon laid out the game: “This rivalry starts with Breanna Stewart and A’ja Wilson,” Hammon said. “They are two generational talents who happen to be in their prime at the same time.” Hammon was right. The Cup and its result hinged on the two superstar talents, a two-time ...
- Yahoo SportsJul 1, 2026, 2:16 AMBreanna Stewart’s heroics rescue Liberty in Commissioner’s Cup win over Aces
NEW YORK — The New York Liberty are once again Commissioner’s Cup champions. That was once again the case Tuesday night as heavily favored New York bested the Las Vegas Aces 93-85. But with the game on the line and the Aces mounting a late 17-point comeback, two-time league MVP Breanna Stewart put on her cape, finishing the fourth period with 5 points, four rebounds and two assists to lead New York to victory. The Aces fought back to take a 2-point lead in the fourth quarter against the Liberty’
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