NEW YORK LIBERTY WIN WNBA COMMISSIONER'S CUP
The New York Liberty defeated the Las Vegas Aces 93-85 to win the WNBA Commissioner's Cup on Tuesday night. Sabrina Ionescu scored 26 points for the Liberty, whilst Breanna Stewart contributed 25 points. The victory marks the first occasion on which the Liberty have won the Commissioner's Cup twice.
The Commissioner's Cup is contested annually amongst WNBA teams, with the trophy awarded to the team with the best regular season record in the competition's designated games. The Liberty's win on Tuesday secured their second title in the competition's history. The Aces entered the match as defending champions of the award.
The Liberty's success adds to their achievements this season. Both Ionescu and Stewart have featured prominently in the team's campaign throughout the year. The Commissioner's Cup victory represents a significant milestone for the franchise.