As the New York Liberty and Indiana Fever prepared to clash in front of both a sellout crowd and a record-setting viewership number, the message couldn’t have been more clear: the potentially-unforgettable duel between some of the WNBA’s most celebrated shooters would command all eyes. For Sabrina Ionescu, that turned out to be a few eyes too many. Examining the floor in transition, the two-time All-Star puts her IQ on showcase, completely disorienting Indiana’s defense, using a deceptive pass fake to leave both Caitlin Clark and Temi Fagbenle two steps behind. Restarting her shooting form with a fired-up home crowd at her back, Ionescu raises up, burying a 3-pointer to push New York’s lead to 21. Ionescu kept the highlights flowing throughout, totalling 12 points, five rebounds, and four triples. Following in her lead, New York became WNBA history’s first team to have all five starters connect on multiple 3-pointers, keying a victory on May 18, 2024. · May 18, 2024