Sabrina Ionescu continues to play some of the best basketball of her career. As she makes her way through season No. 6 in the WNBA, Ionescu hasn't just improved statistically on the court, she's also let her personality as a leader shine through.

Fueled by dynamic offense from Kelsey Plum and Rickea Jackson, the Los Angeles Sparks survived a 101-99 thriller over the New York Liberty on Saturday — winning

Lynn Roberts on LA Sparks' resilience in their upset win against the NY Liberty. She praised the team's grit and composure. Natasha Cloud put pressure on defense.

Slow-Mo Video of Rickea Jackson's Game-Winner in Sparks-Liberty Is a Must-See originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Rickea Jackson stepped up big time on Friday to help the Los Angeles Sparks prevent a monumental collapse and complete the upset against the reigning WNBA champions, New York Liberty.

Ionescu earned the same title last week, becoming the first Eastern rep to earn multiple such honors this season. This is also the first time a single player has won back-to-back Player of the Week awards while repping the Liberty since August 2022, when Ionescu herself pulled off the feat amidst a playoff chase.

NEW YORK (AP) — Rickea Jackson’s layup at the buzzer lifted the Los Angeles Sparks to a 101-99 win over the New York Liberty on Saturday night.

The Minnesota Lynx will not be thinking about revenge when they tip off against the New York Liberty on Wednesday night in Minneapolis.