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Is Breanna Stewart playing tonight vs LA Sparks? Latest on reigning WNBA MVP’s status (August 15)
The Breanna Stewart-led New York Liberty will square off against the LA Sparks on Thursday. The matchup is one of three WNBA games set to take place on the opening day of the second half of the season. Stewart, who won her third Olympic gold medal in Paris, is likely to feature in New York's starting lineup.
The two-time WNBA Finals MVP missed two of her team's 25 games earlier this season due to a hamstring injury.
Stewart put on a phenomenal performance for Team USA at the recently concluded Olympic Games in Paris. The two-time league MVP was the second-best player behind Las Vegas Aces' A'ja Wilson.
Fans are excited about watching Stewart in action in the WNBA once again. The game between the Liberty and Sparks is scheduled for tip-off at 9:00 p.m. ET at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles. The prime-time game will be telecast live on ESPN.
Breanna Stewart vs LA Sparks
Breanna Stewart will go up against the LA Sparks for the third time this season. In the previous two matchups, the two-time WNBA Finals MVP guided the Liberty to decisive victories.
During the Liberty's 93-80 win against the Sparks on June 20, the two-time WNBA champion scored 17 points on 6-of-13 shooting from the field, including 1-of-3 from 3-point range. Stewart also registered five rebounds, five assists, one steal and three blocks.
In Liberty's 98-88 victory over the Sparks on Jun. 22, Breanna exploded with 33 points on 12-of-19 shooting from the field, including 3-of-9 from beyond the arc. The six-time All-Star recorded three rebounds, seven assists, three steals and six block shots on the night.
Both previous two matchups between New York and LA took place at Barclays Center in Brooklyn. For the first time this season, Breanna Stewart is expected to be in "Tinseltown" to showcase her skills. Notably, New York leads the overall head-to-head record against LA 32-31. However, the Sparks hold a 2-0 record over the Liberty in the playoffs.
Breanna Stewart in 2024 WNBA season so far
Breanna Stewart is arguably the main reason the Liberty boasts the best record in the league. Coach Sandy Brondello's team holds a 21-4 record after playing 25 games in the first half of the season.
Stewart's scoring this season is lower when compared to her numbers last year when she won the MVP award. Having said that, her impact on winning games has stayed the same.
The forward averages 19.3 points on 45.4% shooting from the field so far this season, including 22.9% from 3-point range after playing 23 games. She also averages 9.0 rebounds, 4.0 assists, 2.0 steals and 1.5 blocks per game.
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