Brenna Stewart etc Sabrina Ionescuwho won the Olympic Games (narrow and a few centimeters) against France last Sunday, they did not take long to resume their good habits in the WNBA, with the New York Liberty. By defeating the Las Vegas Aces (79-67), the two champions and their team registered a 23rd victory in 27 games to confirm their place in the playoffs.
The New York Liberty are the first team to qualify, with a month of the regular season still remaining. So the effects follow each other, even when the competition and continent change.
“I’m very happy to be back in the team”, Brenna Stewart’s comments. “We did our job. We won the gold medal, we did something special. The second part of the season is very important. No excuses: nobody cares that we did the Games, that we played again four days later with a different time. Although, when you think about it, it’s crazy. »
Other members of Team USA, but for Las Vegas, A’ja Wilson had another big game with 24 points, 11 rebounds, 3 interceptions and 3 blocks, while Kelsey Plum was solid with 13 points at 5/13 in burning. Breanna Stewart and Sabrina Ionescu combined for 41 points and 13 rebounds.
“I think we all experience jet lag and fatigue,” continues Stewart, also thinking of his coach, Sandy Brondello, who coached Australia in Paris at the Games. “But we made sure to set the tone. Our partners worked hard while we were away. We have big things to do. »
2024-08-18 08:33:14
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