WNBA's Liberty Suffers Major Injury Blow
Sabrina Ionescu Out for Season
The New York Liberty's playoff hopes have taken a major hit with the news that star point guard Sabrina Ionescu will miss the rest of the season due to an ankle injury. Ionescu suffered the injury in the Liberty's game against the Las Vegas Aces on Wednesday night. She was attempting to drive to the basket when she stepped on Aces forward A'ja Wilson's foot and rolled her ankle.
Ionescu's Absence a Major Loss
Ionescu's absence is a major blow to the Liberty's chances of making a deep playoff run. The 24-year-old is one of the league's most talented players and was averaging 18.4 points, 7.1 rebounds, and 6.1 assists per game this season. She was also a key part of the Liberty's defense, averaging 2.1 steals per game.
Liberty Still in Playoff Contention
Despite Ionescu's injury, the Liberty are still in contention for a playoff berth. They are currently in seventh place in the WNBA standings with a record of 11-13. The top eight teams in the league make the playoffs. The Liberty have 12 games remaining in the regular season, and they need to finish strong in order to secure a playoff spot.
More Details to Follow
The Liberty have not yet announced a timetable for Ionescu's return. The team is expected to provide more information on her injury in the coming days. In the meantime, the Liberty will have to adjust their lineup and find a way to replace Ionescu's production on the court.
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