# WNBA News & Fantasy Basketball Notes 9/1 ## Key Points: * The Seattle Storm defeated the New York Liberty 95-80. * Breanna Stewart led the Storm with 29 points, 8 rebounds, and 5 assists. * Sabrina Ionescu had a triple-double for the Liberty with 15 points, 10 rebounds, and 10 assists. ## Seattle Storm Extend Win Streak to Four Games The Seattle Storm extended their winning streak to four games with a 95-80 victory over the New York Liberty on Thursday night. Breanna Stewart led the Storm with 29 points, 8 rebounds, and 5 assists. Jewell Loyd added 18 points, and Ezi Magbegor chipped in with 15 points and 10 rebounds. The Liberty were led by Sabrina Ionescu, who had a triple-double with 15 points, 10 rebounds, and 10 assists. Natasha Howard also had a double-double with 18 points and 11 rebounds. The Storm shot 48.2% from the field, while the Liberty shot just 39.8%. The Storm also outrebounded the Liberty 43-32. With the win, the Storm improve to 13-4 on the season. They are now in first place in the Western Conference. The Liberty fall to 8-10 with the loss. They are currently in sixth place in the Eastern Conference. ## Breanna Stewart Continues to Impress Breanna Stewart continues to put up impressive numbers for the Seattle Storm. In Thursday night's win over the New York Liberty, Stewart had 29 points, 8 rebounds, and 5 assists. She is now averaging 21.3 points, 9.8 rebounds, and 4.5 assists per game this season. Stewart is one of the most dominant players in the WNBA. She is a four-time All-Star and two-time WNBA Champion. She is also the reigning WNBA MVP. Stewart is a key reason why the Storm are one of the favorites to win the WNBA championship this season. She is a versatile player who can score, rebound, and pass. She is also a leader on and off the court. ## Sabrina Ionescu's Triple-Double Sabrina Ionescu had a triple-double for the New York Liberty in their loss to the Seattle Storm on Thursday night. Ionescu had 15 points, 10 rebounds, and 10 assists. It was her second triple-double of the season. Ionescu is one of the most promising young players in the WNBA. She was the No. 1 overall pick in the 2020 WNBA Draft. She is a dynamic point guard who can score, pass, and rebound. Ionescu is a key part of the Liberty's future. She is a talented player who has the potential to be a star in the WNBA.
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