The New York Liberty defeated the Seattle Storm 95-83 at Barclays Center on Monday, with Breanna Stewart leading the way on 24 points, eight rebounds and six assists. New York’s 29-point third period proved pivotal as the home side turned a competitive WNBA match into a 12-point victory.
The Liberty established early control with a 28-18 opening quarter, using crisp ball movement and confident perimeter shooting to put Seattle under pressure. The Storm responded well in the second period, edging it 25-22 behind Flau’jae Johnson’s scoring, but New York still carried a 50-43 advantage into the interval.
Stewart’s all-around influence gave New York a reliable focal point throughout. The Liberty continued to move the ball effectively, finishing with 23 assists, while their spacing created repeated opportunities from beyond the arc. New York made 14 three-pointers at a 41.2 percent rate, compared with Seattle’s nine made threes at 31.0 percent.
The decisive stretch arrived after halftime. New York won the third quarter 29-24 to extend its lead to 12 points, 79-67, entering the final period. Seattle could not find the sustained scoring run needed to close the gap, and the teams each posted 16 points in the fourth as the Liberty managed the closing stages efficiently.
Key performers
Stewart delivered the standout display for New York, pairing her 24 points with eight rebounds and six assists. Her contribution on both ends helped the Liberty control the tempo and make the most of their superior shooting efficiency. New York shot 50.0 percent from the floor and held a 36-29 rebounding advantage.
Johnson gave Seattle a strong individual return with a match-high 25 points and three steals. Awa Fam added nine rebounds, while Natisha Hiedeman supplied seven assists, but the Storm’s 40.8 percent shooting left them with too much ground to recover after the third-quarter separation.
NerdSports Stat: The Liberty’s 14 made three-pointers produced 42 points, 15 more than Seattle generated from its nine makes beyond the arc—an advantage three points larger than New York’s final 12-point margin.
The result moves New York to 18-13 overall and 9-5 at Barclays Center, while Seattle falls to 6-26 and 2-15 on the road. The Liberty will look to carry this balanced offensive performance into their next fixture, while the Storm need to turn Johnson’s production into more sustained team scoring in the matches ahead.
Frequently Asked Questions
No goal scorers were recorded in this basketball match; Breanna Stewart led New York with 24 points, while Flau’jae Johnson scored 25 points for Seattle.
New York Liberty 95 – 83 Seattle Storm.
New York improved to 18-13 overall, while Seattle dropped to 6-26. No specific league positions were provided.
Breanna Stewart was the standout performer with 24 points, eight rebounds and six assists.
