Liberty Beat The Mercury 84-74 In Sabrina Ionescu's Absence

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Liberty Beat The Mercury 84-74 In Sabrina Ionescu's Absence

Despite Sabrina Ionescu and Satou Sabally not suiting up tonight, the Liberty won quite handily. Marine Johannes' 7 threes made along with Jonquel Jones' 17 points and 12 rebounds helped pushed NYL over the edge. Kahleah Copper's 19 points on 18 shots along with no other Mercury player scoring over 15 led to them drifting into this loss.

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