The New York Liberty faced challenges in their game against the Connecticut Sun, resulting in a disappointing 78-62 loss without Breanna Stewart. The Liberty's performance was hindered by a season-low scoring output of 62 points and a high turnover count of 23, contributing to their defeat. While Ionescu stepped up in Stewart's absence with notable assists, Connecticut capitalized on New York's mistakes and demonstrated offensive strength, particularly from players like Tina Charles and Marina Mabrey, who helped the Sun build and maintain their lead throughout the game.
The New York Liberty struggled without Breanna Stewart, showing evident issues on both ends of the floor, leading to a season-low 62 points in their loss.
New York committed a season-high 23 turnovers, giving up 14 points due to their errors, while Connecticut also struggled with their 17 turnovers.
Ionescu had to increase her scoring contributions in Stewart's absence, showcasing her abilities as a point guard with three assists in the first quarter.
Connecticut's Tina Charles significantly impacted the game, scoring six of her team's key points following a timeout, helping close the gap in the first quarter.
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