This iteration of the New York Liberty have owned the Connecticut Sun. Since the start of last season, Jonquel Jones’ new team is 10-1 against her old team, including a four-game series victory in the 2023 semifinals.
Many of the games have been close, but few have ever felt truly in doubt. The Marina Mabrey acquisition undoubtedly gives Connecticut more of the 3-point shooting they’ve been lacking, but their New York problem feels institutional given how many times the same game has played out.
Sandy Brondello, though, intended to keep her foot on the gas on Saturday night: “[It is] a potential Finals matchup.