{
  "id": 1100391,
  "title": "A late Liberty surge, sparked by Marine Johannes, sinks the Sun as Sabrina Ionescu sits",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/15/a-late-liberty-surge-sparked-by-marine-johannes-sinks-the-sun-as",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-15T19:13:05.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Winnipeg Free Press",
    "slug": "winnipeg-free-press",
    "url": "https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/sports/basketball/2026/08/15/a-late-liberty-surge-sparked-by-marine-johannes-sinks-the-sun-as-sabrina-ionescu-sits"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In a thrilling game held in Uncasville, Connecticut, the New York Liberty triumphed over the Connecticut Sun 82-75. Jonquel Jones played a pivotal role by scoring 23 points, while Marine Johannes orchestrated a crucial fourth-quarter surge. Jonquel's performance was instrumental as the Liberty overcame the absence of star player Sabrina Ionescu, who had picked up an ankle injury earlier in the week. Despite trailing 27-19 at the end of the first quarter, the Liberty rallied to take a 46-37 lead at halftime. A standout moment came when Johannes hit a game-winning three-pointer with just seconds remaining, signaling the start of a 10-2 run that sealed the victory. New York, currently 22-14, had been without Ionescu, who had been day-to-day since injuring her ankle in a recent match against Los Angeles. The Liberty, who have won nine of their past eleven games, will look to build on this momentum as they prepare for their next matchup against the Los Angeles Sparks in Boston.",
  "summary": null,
  "key_points": [
    "New York Liberty defeat Connecticut Sun 82-75",
    "Marine Johannes scores game-winning three-pointer",
    "Sabrina Ionescu absent due to ankle injury"
  ],
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  "illustration": null,
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        "title": "A late Liberty surge, sparked by Marine Johannes, sinks the Sun as Sabrina Ionescu sits",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/15/a-late-liberty-surge-sparked-by-marine-johannes-sinks-the-sun-as-1100624",
        "published": "2026-08-15T19:12:53.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}