WNBA stars Breanna Stewart, Sabrina Ionescu to face off in Commissioner's Cup championship
Storm, Liberty set to battle for inaugural title in Las Vegas
WNBA Commissioner's Cup: Everything you need to know
The WNBA's Commissioner's Cup championship game is set, with the Seattle Storm and New York Liberty set to face off in Las Vegas on Tuesday, August 15.
The Commissioner's Cup is a new midseason tournament that was introduced in 2021. The tournament consists of 10 games, with each team playing five games at home and five games on the road.
The Storm and Liberty both finished the regular season with 9-1 records in Commissioner's Cup play, earning them the top two seeds in the tournament.
The Storm are led by reigning WNBA MVP Breanna Stewart, who is averaging 21.8 points, 10.8 rebounds, and 2.8 assists per game this season.
The Liberty are led by Sabrina Ionescu, who is averaging 17.6 points, 7.1 rebounds, and 6.3 assists per game this season.
The Commissioner's Cup championship game is expected to be a close and competitive matchup between two of the best teams in the WNBA.
Here is a look at some of the key storylines to watch in the Commissioner's Cup championship game:
- The matchup between Breanna Stewart and Sabrina Ionescu: Stewart and Ionescu are two of the best players in the WNBA, and their matchup in the Commissioner's Cup championship game is sure to be one of the most exciting matchups of the season.
- The battle for the inside: The Storm and Liberty both have strong inside presences, with Stewart and Ionescu leading the way. The battle for the inside will be key in determining the outcome of the game.
- The role of the supporting cast: Both the Storm and Liberty have strong supporting casts, with players like Jewell Loyd, Sue Bird, and Natasha Howard for the Storm and Betnijah Laney, Sami Whitcomb, and Rebecca Allen for the Liberty. The play of the supporting cast will be important in determining the outcome of the game.
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