New York Liberty W vs Los Angeles Sparks W — 85:81, NBA W
NBA W
Friday, August 14, 2026 • Barclays Center
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York Liberty W | 21 | 28 | 18 | 18 | 85 |
| Los Angeles Sparks W | 16 | 16 | 9 | 40 | 81 |
Team Statistics
| Stat | New York Liberty W | Los Angeles Sparks W |
|---|---|---|
| 3-Pointers | 7/27 | 10/30 |
| Free Throws | 14/18 | 7/13 |
| Rebounds | 41 | 36 |
| Assists | 22 | 22 |
| Steals | 12 | 7 |
| Blocks | 1 | 5 |
| Turnovers | 11 | 15 |
Box Score
Top scorers
New York Liberty W
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | FG | 3PT | FT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J. JonesS | 33:17 | 11 | 18 | 4 | 0-1 | 0-1 | 1-2 |
| S. IonescuS | 32:36 | 20 | 3 | 4 | 1-9 | 1-9 | 7-9 |
| B. StewartS | 31:09 | 11 | 6 | 5 | 0-3 | 0-3 | 1-2 |
| R. AllenS | 25:41 | 13 | 1 | 1 | 3-5 | 3-5 | 0-0 |
| Pauline AstierS | 17:19 | 7 | 2 | 5 | 0-1 | 0-1 | 1-1 |
| Marine Johannes | 21:59 | 10 | 2 | 1 | 2-5 | 2-5 | 2-2 |
| Xu Han | 15:34 | 9 | 4 | 0 | 1-2 | 1-2 | 2-2 |
| Rebekah Gardner | 12:32 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 0-1 | 0-1 | 0-0 |
| Marine Fauthoux | 9:54 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Totals | 85 | 41 | 22 | 7-27 | 7-27 | 14-18 |
Los Angeles Sparks W
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | FG | 3PT | FT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R. BurrellS | 33:16 | 28 | 3 | 3 | 5-10 | 5-10 | 3-5 |
| N. OgwumikeS | 30:38 | 10 | 11 | 4 | 0-2 | 0-2 | 2-3 |
| D. HambyS | 30:12 | 16 | 4 | 3 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 2-5 |
| Erica WheelerS | 28:44 | 6 | 4 | 6 | 0-4 | 0-4 | 0-0 |
| A. AtkinsS | 28:12 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 1-3 | 1-3 | 0-0 |
| C. Brink | 19:10 | 9 | 7 | 2 | 1-3 | 1-3 | 0-0 |
| C. Gray | 12:10 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 2-4 | 2-4 | 0-0 |
| Ji-Hyun Park | 9:32 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1-2 | 1-2 | 0-0 |
| K. Williams | 8:06 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0-2 | 0-2 | 0-0 |
| Totals | 81 | 36 | 22 | 10-30 | 10-30 | 7-13 |
Game Recap
The New York Liberty defeated the Los Angeles Sparks 85-81 in a closely contested WNBA matchup, using balanced scoring and a strong rebounding effort to secure the four-point win. New York finished with 41 rebounds and 22 assists, matching Los Angeles in ball movement while creating enough separation late to hold off a strong Sparks push.
Key Takeaways
- →The New York Liberty W have a superior Net Rating of 1
- →The New York Liberty are favored with a 74
- →The New York Liberty W have a significant schedule advantage with 2 days of rest compared to the Los Angeles Sparks W, who are on a back-to-back and have played more games in the last week
- →Both teams have no significant injuries, but New York Liberty's superior Courtframe Power Index and home performance give them an edge
- →The New York Liberty have a slight edge with a better home performance and a higher Courtframe Power Index