New York trailed 74-71 late in the fourth quarter before going on a 9-0 run, including four points by Jones to take control.NEW YORK — Sabrina Ionescu scored 22 points and Jonquel Jones added 20 to help the New York Liberty beat the Phoenix Mercury 81-78 on Wednesday night.
Her layup with 2:12 left started the spurt and she hit two free throws with 1:09 left that gave New York a 76-74 lead. After a stop, Betnijah Laney-Hamilton hit a tough foul line jumper with 30 seconds left giving the Liberty a four-point cushion.Natasha Cloud scored 21 points and Kahleah Copper added 20 for the Mercury.
The Mercury then had their own 9-2 run, including five points by Copper to go up 74-71 with 2:42 left. Phoenix stormed back behind Cloud to get within 47-44 at the half. Cloud had three of the Mercury's seven 3-pointers in the first half. The Mercury finished 10-for-30 from behind the 3-point arc.Brittney Griner has missed the start of the season with a broken toe on her left foot. She did get some work in before the game on the court and told the AP she's progressing.“I think it's been good mentally to get out of the boot,” Tibbetts said.
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