The New York Liberty are absolutely on fire, rolling into Brooklyn today with a red-hot three-game winning streak to face the Las Vegas Aces. It was just last Wednesday that our own Seattle Storm pushed them to the limit, battling tough in the fourth quarter, but ultimately the Liberty held on for that 92-86 victory. Now, with that kind of momentum, they are heading straight for a top contender, and this game feels like a huge test for both sides early in the season.
Vegas Is Stumbling After a Brutal Road Loss
Vegas is definitely not coming into this game on a high note. Yesterday, they got absolutely slapped with a 98-87 road loss against the Minnesota Lynx. What killed them? Twenty-two points off turnovers, man. That’s just a killer stat, giving away possession that many times. And the biggest shocker? A’ja Wilson, their absolute superstar who usually dominates with 26.3 points and 9.7 rebounds per game, had a rough night, only putting up 16 points on a painful 5-of-17 shooting performance. You just don’t see that from her often. Jackie Young tried to carry the load with 23 points in the loss, while NaLyssa Smith showed up big with a double-double, grabbing 14 points and 11 rebounds. Chelsea Gray did her part too, dishing out six assists. But when your main player is off and you are coughing up the ball 22 times, even those solid individual efforts can’t save you. The Aces, who usually average 18.1 points from Young and 12.6 points with 7.1 assists from Gray, need to figure things out fast.
The Liberty’s Streak Just Ran Through Our Emerald City Storm
On the flip side, the New York Liberty are riding high on confidence, and we saw why firsthand right here in the Emerald City. They are rocking a three-game winning streak, and their last victim was none other than our Seattle Storm. We fought them tooth and nail last Wednesday night, battling them repeatedly in the fourth quarter, but the Liberty just had too much firepower, ultimately securing that 92-86 victory. Breanna Stewart, a force averaging 21.6 points a night this season, absolutely torched us for 28 points in that game. Sabrina Ionescu added 15 points to her season averages of 16.2 points and 4.7 assists. And Jonquel Jones? Man, she stuffed the stat sheet like it was going out of style, putting up 14 points, 15 rebounds, and seven assists. That’s pure dominance, especially considering she averages 14.6 points and 9.1 boards a night. This team is clicking on all cylinders, playing with real swagger, and showing why they are a serious contender.
This Sunday Clash Is a Must-Watch
So, what happens when a surging New York Liberty squad, fresh off a big win against our Storm, collides with a Las Vegas Aces team that’s reeling from a tough road loss and playing on a back-to-back? This Sunday showdown isn’t just another game, it’s a huge early-season indicator for both these top teams. The Liberty want to keep that streak alive, and the Aces need to shake off that brutal loss immediately. You absolutely cannot miss this one! The game tips off today, Sunday, August 9, 2026, at 12:30 PM ET. Catch all the action live on ABC and ESPN Deportes. If you are looking to stream it, Fubo is offering a free trial, so you have no excuse to miss out. Get ready for some serious WNBA basketball!
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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