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Sabrina Ionescu and the New York Liberty made historical past throughout Sunday’s 101-83 win over the Indiana Fever.
The Liberty sunk all 9 of their opening photographs on the best way to racking up 44 factors in 10 minutes, marking the highest-scoring single quarter in WNBA historical past, in line with the Associated Press.
Betnijah Laney and Jonquel Jones recorded 12 and 10 factors, respectively, within the first quarter. Ionescu contributed 5 factors, two rebounds and 4 assists.
General, the workforce went 15-of-18 from the ground and 6-for-8 from behind the arc within the first 10 minutes.
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44 POINTS IN THE FIRST QUARTER FOR THE NEW YORK LIBERTY ‼
Yup, you learn that proper, the @nyliberty dropped 44 PTS within the 1Q, a brand new franchise document 👏 pic.twitter.com/2qsHluMWZj
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The Liberty have been on a unique stage within the first half 😳
🗽 69.7% FG%
🗽 WNBA-record 44 factors within the first quarter pic.twitter.com/J0gVYQe5xY
The final time a single-quarter WNBA factors commonplace was created, the Liberty have been on the incorrect aspect of the document. The Chicago Sky set the usual again in 2019 by placing up 42 factors within the fourth quarter of a 101-92 victory over the Liberty.
Because the Liberty acquired former league MVP Brenna Stewart previous to the 2023 season, New York has been lauded as a championship contender. Sunday’s win, after which the Liberty holds a 16-5 document, proved simply how potent this offense will be.
