New York Liberty Clinch 2024 WNBA Playoff Berth Behind Best Start in Franchise History

Liberty Return From Break With Historic Win in Los Angeles 103-68

Head Coach Sandy Brondello

• Assistant Coach Olaf Lange
• Assistant Coach Roneeka Hodges

The New York Liberty clinched a berth in the 2024 WNBA playoffs on Tuesday, Aug. 16, with a 103-68 victory over the Los Angeles Sparks. The win improved the Liberty's record to 18-10, good for third place in the Eastern Conference.

The Liberty have been one of the hottest teams in the WNBA since the All-Star break, going 8-2. They have won their last five games, including an impressive 103-68 victory over the Las Vegas Aces on Sunday.

The Liberty's success this season has been due in large part to the play of their young stars, Sabrina Ionescu and Natasha Howard. Ionescu is averaging 18.5 points, 7.5 rebounds, and 6.5 assists per game, while Howard is averaging 16.0 points and 8.5 rebounds per game.

The Liberty will look to continue their winning ways when they return to action on Thursday, Aug. 18, against the Dallas Wings.

What are the WNBAs next battlegrounds

The WNBA is looking to expand to new markets in the coming years. Some of the cities that have been mentioned as potential expansion targets include:

• Nashville
• Toronto
• Mexico City
• Seattle
• Oakland

The WNBA is also looking to increase its presence in international markets. The league has already played games in China and Europe, and it is planning to expand its reach to other countries in the future.

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Liberty pull away from Aces to win 2023 WNBA Commissioners Cup

The New York Liberty won the 2023 WNBA Commissioners Cup with a 103-92 victory over the Las Vegas Aces on July 26.

The Liberty led by just five points at halftime, but they pulled away in the second half to secure the victory.

Ionescu led the Liberty with 25 points, while Howard added 20 points and 10 rebounds.

New York squanders an early lead before storming back with a vengeance to hand Las Vegas

The New York Liberty squandered an early 10-point lead against the Las Vegas Aces on Sunday, but they stormed back in the second half to secure a 103-68 victory.

The Liberty were led by Ionescu, who finished with 23 points and 8 assists.

The win improved the Liberty's record to 16-9, good for second place in the Eastern Conference.

The New York Liberty is an American professional basketball team based in the New York City borough of Brooklyn

The New York Liberty is an American professional basketball team based in the New York City borough of Brooklyn. The Liberty compete in the Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA) as a member club of the league's Eastern Conference.

The Liberty were founded in 1997 as one of the eight original WNBA teams. The team has won two WNBA championships, in 1999 and 2000.

The Liberty play their home games at Barclays Center in Brooklyn.