Jonquel Jones Powers New York Past Toronto in Double-Double Effort

Jonquel Jones posted 22 points and 17 rebounds to lead the New York Liberty to a 97-82 win over the Toronto Tempo. Breanna Stewart added 19 points as New York controlled the game from the second quarter onward.

The decisive moment

New York seized the lead for good early in the second quarter, with 10:00 remaining on the clock, and never looked back. From there the Liberty steadily pulled away to build a comfortable cushion en route to a 97-82 victory over Toronto.

By the numbers

Final: New York 97, Toronto 82 (15-point margin)
Jonquel Jones (NY): 22 PTS, 17 REB, 2 AST
Breanna Stewart (NY): 19 PTS, 9 REB, 4 AST
Marina Mabrey (TOR): 17 PTS, 3 REB, 4 AST
Brittney Sykes (TOR): 17 PTS, 5 REB, 1 AST

Jones dominated the glass with 17 rebounds, anchoring a New York effort that paired interior control with balanced scoring.

What it means

The Liberty asserted themselves on both ends, leaning on Jones and Stewart to dictate the tempo throughout. For Toronto, Mabrey and Sykes each chipped in 17 points, but the Tempo could not overcome New York's second-quarter surge. The result underscores New York's depth and frontcourt strength in the 2026 WNBA Regular Season.

What to watch next

Toronto will look to tighten up defensively while navigating a thin rotation, with Ezi Magbegor, Isabelle Harrison and Dominique Malonga all sidelined. New York, meanwhile, will aim to carry this two-way balance into its next matchup.