Hillary Clinton Attends Liberty Victory at Barclays Centre as New York Defeats Seattle

Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton attended the New York Liberty's dominant 95-83 victory over the Seattle Storm at Barclays Centre in Downtown Brooklyn, where she engaged with players and witnessed a decisive performance by the team's star lineup.

Clinton received an enthusiastic ovation when her presence was displayed on the arena's jumbotron during Monday's game. Prior to tip-off, she exchanged remarks with Liberty center Jonquel Jones, discussing her excitement about watching the squad compete. The former presidential candidate and two-term first lady sat courtside at the venue located on the corner of Atlantic and Flatbush.

Liberty's Dominant Display

The Liberty's top three players commanded the game from its opening moments. Breanna Stewart led the charge with 24 points while also capturing 8 rebounds and distributing 6 assists without committing a turnover. Jonquel Jones contributed 20 points, and Sabrina Ionescu added 18 points as New York (18-13) extended its winning record to five victories in their last six contests. The Big Three combination accounted for the team's first 26 points.

New York established a 10-point advantage after the opening quarter but faced persistent pressure from Seattle (6-26), the league's lowest-performing team. The decisive moment came when the Liberty executed a 15-0 run that spanned the third and fourth quarters, opening an insurmountable 85-67 lead. This marked New York's first wire-to-wire victory since May 29.

Playoff Positioning

The victory reinforced the Liberty's playoff positioning amid a season that had threatened to derail their postseason aspirations. After dropping eight of their previous ten games, the team found themselves near elimination from contention. Monday's performance demonstrated the team's capacity to respond to adversity. The Liberty currently occupy the seventh playoff position, one game behind sixth-place Atlanta and half a game ahead of eighth-place Washington. An attendance of 15,312 spectators filled the venue during the two-game series opener.