Sabrina Ionescu scores 26 as Liberty claim Commissioner's Cup
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 1, 2026, 3:26 AM
Last updated Jul 1, 2026
Sabrina Ionescu scored 26 points to lead the New York Liberty to a 93-85 victory over the Las Vegas Aces in the Commissioner's Cup championship on July 1, 2026. Ionescu's performance came after a tough season marked by injuries, and her five 3-pointers included a crucial shot in the final moments of the game. The win marks the Liberty's second time claiming the in-season tournament, much to the delight of the 15,000 fans in attendance, who chanted her name post-game. Teammate Breanna Stewart, named MVP of the game, praised Ionescu's resilience and significant contributions during her return.
- •Ionescu returns from injury to score 26 points
- •Liberty win the Commissioner's Cup 93-85
- •Teammate Breanna Stewart is named MVP of the game
- •Liberty claim the in-season tournament for the second time
- •15,000 fans celebrate Ionescu's performance
- 3:26 AMYahoo Sports — A roaring return for Sabrina Ionescu as the Liberty win the Commissioner's Cup
- 3:06 AMYahoo Sports — Sabrina Ionescu’s dagger three-pointer against Aces is a must-see
"Sabrina Ionescu knew a big game was coming. It didn't take long Tuesday night for the Liberty's star guard to make her presence felt in the Commissioner's Cup championship game, which New York won 93-85 over Las Vegas. Ionescu scored 26 points to help the Liberty win the in-season tournament for the second time.
"Sabrina Ionescu is back to 100%, leading the New York Liberty to the 2026 WNBA Commissioner’s Cup on Tuesday. The superstar guard led the way against the Las Vegas Aces, including a dagger triple with 15.7 seconds left to seal…
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 1, 2026, 3:26 AMA roaring return for Sabrina Ionescu as the Liberty win the Commissioner's Cup
Sabrina Ionescu knew a big game was coming. It didn't take long Tuesday night for the Liberty's star guard to make her presence felt in the Commissioner's Cup championship game, which New York won 93-85 over Las Vegas. Ionescu scored 26 points to help the Liberty win the in-season tournament for the second time.
- Yahoo SportsJul 1, 2026, 3:06 AMSabrina Ionescu’s dagger three-pointer against Aces is a must-see
Sabrina Ionescu is back to 100%, leading the New York Liberty to the 2026 WNBA Commissioner’s Cup on Tuesday. The superstar guard led the way against the Las Vegas Aces, including a dagger triple with 15.7 seconds left to seal…
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