The Minnesota Lynx defeated the New York Liberty 83-71 at Barclays Center, continuing their winning streak against the Liberty this season. Despite missing star player Breanna Stewart due to a knee injury, New York fought hard but could not overcome the Lynx’s momentum. Sabrina Ionescu recorded 10 points, 3 rebounds, and 5 assists in 30 minutes, marking a significant personal achievement amid the team’s loss.

Ionescu Breaks Franchise Records With Remarkable Rebounding

While known for her scoring ability, Sabrina Ionescu made headlines with her rebounding performance against the Lynx. Her first two rebounds in the game pushed her past Kiah Stokes to become fourth on the New York Liberty’s all-time rebound list, reaching a total of 954 rebounds. Notably, she reached this mark in just 173 games, setting the record for the fastest point guard in <a href="https://www.buzzineintl.com/category/basketball/wnba/”>WNBA history to compile this many rebounds.

Only three players remain ahead of Ionescu in the franchise’s rebound rankings: Tina Charles with 1,723 rebounds, Tari Phillips with 1,077, and Vickie Johnson with 1,053 rebounds. As the current season progresses, Ionescu is averaging solid numbers with 19.9 points, 5.0 rebounds, and 5.5 assists per game, and she is less than 50 rebounds away from hitting the 1,000-rebound milestone.

Upcoming Challenges for Liberty and Ionescu’s Pursuit of Milestones

The Liberty are preparing for upcoming road games against the Los Angeles Sparks and Las Vegas Aces next week. With Ionescu’s continued determination and strong performance, she is on track to soon break the 1,000-rebound threshold, a milestone that reflects her growing impact on the team and in the league.