NEW YORK — Kiah Stokes is starting to play like she did her rookie season, giving short-handed New York a big boost.
Stokes had a career-high 23 points and 14 rebounds to help the Liberty beat the Phoenix Mercury 88-72 on Sunday.
“I think she’s in a good place and I think she’s shown great progress,” New York coach Bill Laimbeer said. “Works very hard right now and the results are showing.”
It’s the second straight game that Stokes has had had a career high in points and finished with a double-double.
“I focus on doing my assignment and doing what I’m supposed to do,” Stokes said.