"It would be impossible to predict how many points the New York Liberty could score with Sabrina Ionescu and Satou Sabally in the lineup. 130? 140? Despite a shorthanded lineup, the Liberty still scorched the Connecticut Sun, 106-75, on Friday night at Barclays Center in the team's home opener."
"Stewart set the tone early in the game, scoring ten of her 31 points in the first quarter. The second leading scorer for the Liberty was sharpshooter Marine Johannes, who scored 17 points with five threes. The energy was great tonight, Johannes said. I have to stay aggressive, and I have to take my shot."
"Johannes benefited from the team's faster style of play the Liberty defended the Sun well and were able to push the ball in transition, scoring 19 fast-break points. The win was also new head coach Chris Demarco's first in his WNBA career. There's always things that you can do better, Demarco said. But as far as like, the pride I have for this team, the hectic few weeks it's been, and for them to just be ready and go out there and give that kind of effort, I was just really proud of them."
"Demarco added that there were a few Liberty turnovers he wished they got back the Liberty recorded 18 turnovers compared to the Sun's 17. Another key contributor was reserve guard Julie Vanloo, who signed a hardship contract with the Liberty one day before the season opener. Vanloo, who has bounced around the league for the last few years, was waived by the Los Angeles Sparks on May 5. Vanloo took a redeye from LA to New York on Friday night, and less than 24 hours later, put up a near-triple"
The New York Liberty scored 106 points to defeat the Connecticut Sun 106-75 in the home opener at Barclays Center. Sabrina Ionescu and Satou Sabally were not in the lineup, yet the team produced a high-scoring performance. Breanna Stewart led with 31 points, including 10 in the first quarter, setting an early tone. Marine Johannes added 17 points and hit five three-pointers while staying aggressive. The Liberty defended well and pushed the pace, scoring 19 fast-break points in transition. The team recorded 18 turnovers, and head coach Chris Demarco earned his first WNBA win, praising the effort after a hectic stretch. Reserve guard Julie Vanloo contributed after signing a hardship contract shortly before the opener.
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