A stone's throw away from Mohegan Sun's blackjack tables and slot machines, New York Liberty star Sabrina Ionescu was on a different kind of heater

Liberty Star Sabrina Ionescu Makes WNBA History on Sunday originally appeared on Athlon Sports.

The New York Liberty were riding a four-game losing streak until Sabrina Ionescu took matters into her own hands.

The Connecticut Sun had a strong start in Sunday’s rematch with the New York Liberty but couldn’t overcome 36 points from Sabrina Ionescu.

The Wings clearly aren’t making the playoffs, as they come in at 8-22, the second-worst team in the WNBA. Rookie of the Year frontrunner Paige Bueckers has been doing her thing, but those around her haven’t been great. Fans looking to tune into the Liberty vs Wings game can do so on Fubo, who’s offering a free trial to new subscribers.

Sabrina Ionescu recorded 16 points, six rebounds and six assists to help the New York Liberty post an 88-77 victory over the Dallas Wings on Friday night at Arlington, Texas.

Sabrina Ionescu earned a sterling souvenir after the New York Liberty's recent road trip. Ionescu was announced as the winner of the WNBA's Eastern Conference Player of the Month for July 2025, the fifth such title of her career and first this season.

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Ionescu earned the same title last week, becoming the first Eastern rep to earn multiple such honors this season. This is also the first time a single player has won back-to-back Player of the Week awards while repping the Liberty since August 2022, when Ionescu herself pulled off the feat amidst a playoff chase.