MANILA, Philippines — Both young guns and veterans displayed stellar opening games in the first day of hostilities for the WNBA's 25th season on Friday (Saturday, Manila time). In just her third game for the New York Liberty, Sabrina Ionescu sank the game winner for her team against the Indiana Fever, 90-87, with a contested triple in the opening game of the season. Meanwhile, Diana Taurasi opened her 17th season in the league 4-71 with a clutch triple for Phoenix Mercury to tow them over the Minnesota Lynx, 77-75. Taurasi finished the game with 14 points, eight rebounds and five assists to lead the Mercury to 1-0. Center Jonquel Jones paced the Sun with 26 points, eight rebounds and three assists in the victory.

Source: Philippine Star May 15, 2021 06:33 UTC