2025 WNBA All-Star Friday Results: Sabrina Ionescu Wins 3-Point Contest; Liberty Sweep the Spotlight
The 2025 WNBA All-Star Weekend kicked off in high fashion on Friday, with thrilling performances, intense competition, and a clean sweep by the New York Liberty! Here's a breakdown of the highlights from the much-anticipated night:
Sabrina Ionescu Claims 3-Point Contest Crown
Sabrina Ionescu of the New York Liberty dominated the 3-point contest, claiming her first title in the event with a stellar performance that had the crowd buzzing. Ionescu finished the final round with a scorching 27 points, outclassing a field of elite shooters.
Her smooth, quick release was on full display, as she sank deep shots from all over the arc, including two money balls from the top of the key that helped push her over the top. "I'm just so happy to represent the Liberty in this, especially with the atmosphere here tonight. I’ve been working on my shot, and it’s great to see that hard work pay off," Ionescu said after the victory.
Liberty Sweep the Event
In what might be a sign of things to come this season, the New York Liberty took center stage once again as they claimed both the Skills Challenge and the 3-Point Contest, showcasing their depth and talent.
In the Skills Challenge, the Liberty's Courtney Vandersloot and Brittney Sykes showed just how in sync they are as they raced through the timed obstacle course, combining passing accuracy, dribbling, and quick decision-making to edge out their competition. The duo’s chemistry was evident as they made light work of the challenge, finishing with one of the fastest times ever recorded.
While Sabrina’s 3-point win brought individual glory, the team's collective dominance only added to the buzz surrounding the Liberty’s chances of a championship run this year. "We’ve got a special group," Sabrina noted. "It's great to be a part of something so talented and focused."
What’s Next?
With All-Star Saturday looming, the Liberty are proving they have both the skill and the star power to potentially run the table in 2025. The combination of Ionescu’s sharpshooting, Vandersloot's leadership, and a deep roster is making New York a team to watch. If All-Star Weekend is any indication, the Liberty are fully locked in and poised to make a serious push for a title this season.
With plenty more action to come this weekend, fans can’t wait to see if the Liberty can keep the momentum going and whether other All-Stars like A'ja Wilson or Breanna Stewart can take home their own accolades.
Stay tuned as the All-Star festivities continue to heat up, with more incredible moments expected throughout the weekend!
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