Sabrina Ionescu sets WNBA assists record in Liberty win over Storm
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 4, 2026, 2:25 AM
Last updated Aug 4, 2026
Sabrina Ionescu achieved a milestone in her WNBA career during the New York Liberty's 95-83 win against the Seattle Storm on August 3. Ionescu recorded five assists, becoming the all-time leader for assists in a player's first 200 career games. She contributed 18 points and showcased strong offensive support from teammates, including Breanna Stewart, who scored 24 points. The Liberty improved to an 18-13 record, currently placing third in the Eastern Conference. A rematch against the Storm is scheduled for August 5.
- •Ionescu made WNBA history with her assists record.
- •Liberty led 28-18 after the first quarter against the Storm.
- •Breanna Stewart added 24 points for New York.
- •Liberty's record improved to 18-13 with the win.
- •Liberty will host the Storm again on August 5.
- 2:25 AMYahoo Sports — Liberty’s Sabrina Ionescu hits record-setting WNBA milestone in win vs. Storm
"Sabrina Ionescu dished out five assists in the Liberty's win over the Storm on Monday night, making WNBA history in the process.
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