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Marine Johannes’ Top Shooting In Liberty-Mystics Game Catapults Her Into Rare WNBA Club
TL;DR
Marine Johannes scored 25 points to lead the New York Liberty to a 98-93 overtime victory against the Washington Mystics. Her performance marks her entry into a rare WNBA shooting club.
Key points
- Marine Johannes scored 25 points in the game
- New York Liberty defeated Washington Mystics 98-93
- Johannes shot 8-of-15 overall and 6-of-13 from three-point range
- Breanna Stewart contributed 23 points and nine rebounds
- Liberty started the season with back-to-back victories
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The New York Liberty and Marine Johannes have scored back-to-back victories to start the season after escaping the Washington Mystics in overtime, 98-93, at CareFirst Arena on Sunday.
Johannes continued her hot shooting, scoring a game-high 25 points on 8-of-15 shooting, including 6-of-13 from three-point range. She also had two assists and two steals on the night.
On her part, Liberty veteran Breanna Stewart added 23 points, nine rebounds, four assists, two steals, and two blocks in another all-around performance.
The duo also starred for the Liberty in their opening 106-75 win over the Connecticut Sun on Friday. Stewart had 31 points, 10 rebounds, two assists, and three blocks, while Johannes added 17 points on 5-of-9 shooting from long distance, five rebounds, three assists, and three steals.
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According to the Liberty, Marine Johannes became only the third player in league history to make at least 10 three-pointers in her first two games of a season.
“She also joined Nikki McCray (2000) as the only players in league history to begin a season with consecutive games of 5+ three-pointers made,” the post on X (formerly Twitter) added.
Q&A
What were Marine Johannes' stats in the game against the Mystics?
Marine Johannes scored 25 points, shooting 8-of-15 overall and 6-of-13 from three-point range.
How did the New York Liberty perform in their game against the Washington Mystics?
The New York Liberty won the game against the Washington Mystics 98-93 in overtime.
What notable achievements did Marine Johannes accomplish in this game?
Marine Johannes' performance in the game catapulted her into a rare shooting club in the WNBA.
