Ionescu scores 20 points and Liberty avoid record collapse to hold off Sparks

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Sabrina Ionescu scored 20 points leading the New York Liberty to a hard-fought 85-81 victory over the Los Angeles Sparks, avoiding one of the largest collapses in WNBA history. Despite a strong lead, the Liberty faced a late rally but held on to secure the win.

Sabrina Ionescu scored 20 points and the New York Liberty avoided one of the biggest collapses in WNBA history, holding off the Los Angeles Sparks 85-81 on Thursday night. New York (21-14) led 69-41 early in the fourth quarter and looked poised to cruise to an easy victory when Los Angeles scored 21 straight points to get within striking distance. The Sparks (12-21) only trailed 82-79 with 26.6 seconds left and were in position to match the Chicago Sky for the biggest comeback in league history.

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