Liberty storm back to defeat Sun as Ionescu sits with injury

The New York Liberty overcame a slow start to defeat the Connecticut Sun 82-75 on August 15 in Uncasville, Connecticut. Jonquel Jones led the Liberty with 23 points, while Marine Johannes sparked a fourth-quarter run. The Liberty were without Sabrina Ionescu, who is day-to-day with an ankle injury. Connecticut led early but struggled to keep pace, trailing 46-37 at halftime. Johannes hit key shots late in the fourth to solidify the victory. Olivia Nelson-Ododa scored 21 points for the Sun, who were also missing Brittney Griner and Aaliyah Edwards due to injuries.

• 7:12 PMYahoo Sports — A late Liberty surge, sparked by Marine Johannes, sinks the Sun as Sabrina Ionescu sits