What happened

The New York Liberty secured the franchise's first Commissioner's Cup win Tuesday, beating the Toronto Tempo 97-82 at home. Jonquel Jones set the tone with 22 points and 17 rebounds, adding four made threes, two assists and two blocks. Breanna Stewart backed her with 19 points, nine rebounds and four assists, and Marine Johannès supplied 15 points on three triples.

Why it matters

The result moves New York to 3-1 on the season and extends its winning streak to three games. Jones' two-way line — pairing a 17-rebound night with four made threes and rim protection — was the difference in a game the Liberty controlled defensively. New York held Toronto well below its season scoring average to put the Cup result away.

By the numbers

New York improves to 3-1, scoring 82.5 and allowing 76.2 per game on its three-game run. Toronto entered averaging 95.3 points but was held to 82, its first loss after back-to-back wins. Jones' 22-17-4-2-2 stat line topped a balanced attack alongside Stewart (19/9/4) and Johannès (15 points, three 3PM).

What to watch next

The Liberty look to carry the Commissioner's Cup momentum into their next outing as the winning streak grows. Toronto, meanwhile, aims to rebound from its first loss after consecutive victories.