Basketball Liberty “B” Team Leads The Way Over San Antonio by Staff Post July 11, 2016 (Photo by Karen King – Double G Media) It was the bench this time that broke the game open. In a game that was low scoring in the first half, the New York Liberty (15-6), led by Amanda Zahui B’s 14 points off the bench, defeated the San Antonio Stars (5-15) last night at Madison Square Garden 75-65. The bench was the story of the night with 38 points tallied led by the fast-improving Amanda Zahui B who has shown the potential of a total game, a solid long-range jumper, muscle in the post, and defensive tenacity in rebounding and shot-blocking. She is often paired with the other bigs Carolyn Swords but more often with Kiah Stokes making the frontline both huge and athletic. “We got her for a reason,” Laimbeer said. “She’s has the whole package and you saw what she can do tonight.” Brittney Boyd also showed all the variations of the scoop shot you can imagine and was instrumental in harassing the Star’s quick guards which got them back into the game. Boyd’s speed broke open a close game and her ability to find Stokes in cutting motion has become a thing of beauty. Shavonte Zellous has become a versatile performer off the bench (10 points) and a very vocal one resembling now the player that gave the Liberty fits in Indiana. “Trust them (the bench) a little more and they’ll come together as a second unit,” Laimbeer pointed out. “We tell them if they get it together and expand the lead or hold it then they’ll get more minutes as a unit.” But that didn’t mean the veterans disappeared. To win three straight games, a veteran presence is always involved. Tanisha Wright ran the offense well with very timely plays at key junctures as did Tina Charles, who had a subpar first half but still scored crucial baskets and with her ability to pass, which is often overlooked, helped gain the Liberty another wire-to-wire win, their third in 2016. “It’s just to get my teammates involved and let them have confidence in themselves and passing the ball out,” Charles explained. What can be said about Sugar Rodgers. Her starting position at shooting guard has more than been justified. She continues to hit three-point daggers and is the best in the WNBA at it. Carolyn Swords, who doesn’t have to score to be the starting battleship here, was as active offensively as we have seen all season scoring eight points and matching her rebounding best day with eleven. A well-balanced attack is what championship basketball is all about. Four players in double-digits will do it. New York will next play at the Garden Wednesday morning at 11am on Camp Day against the Atlanta Dream. Post Views: 1,268 The following two tabs change content below.BioLatest Posts Staff Post Latest posts by Staff Post (see all) In The Zone Announces Initial Podcast Lineup - November 13, 2020 The Essential Resources You Need to Start Your Own Gym in 2020 - February 6, 2020 Wilder vs Fury II – How the second fight will be different to the first? - February 5, 2020 Early turnovers, defensive struggles plague the Scarlet Knights - January 26, 2020 Related Topics Click to comment You must be logged in to post a comment Login Leave a Reply Cancel replyYou must be logged in to post a comment. Newsletter Subscription Can't Miss Posts! Women in Sports: NHL Network Host, Jackie Redmond by Nicholas Durst | posted on March 4, 2019 Lochte, Dressel and Ledecky all Chasing Gold at 2021 Tokyo Olympics by Anthony Paradiso | posted on April 18, 2021 You Know I’m Right, Episode 109: The Athletic’s Marc Carig (Audio/Video) by Nicholas Durst | posted on April 19, 2021 Whoop Rewards Employees With $100 Each Month To Sleep by Inesh Chari | posted on March 22, 2021 You Know I’m Right, Episode 112: New York Jets’ Insider Brian Costello (Audio/Video) by Nicholas Durst | posted on April 27, 2021 More in Basketball You Know I’m Right, Episode 111: New York Giants’ Insider John Schmeelk (Audio/Video) On the 111th episode of You Know I’m Right, Nick Durst and Joe Calabrese are joined by... You Know I’m Right, Episode 107: New York Post’s Columnist Mike Vaccaro (Audio/Video) On the 107th episode of You Know I’m Right, Nick Durst and Joe Calabrese are joined by... You Know I’m Right, Episode 97: SNY’s Michelle Margaux (Audio/Video) On the 97th episode of You Know I’m Right, Nick Durst and Joe Calabrese are joined SNY’s... WNBA Rolling Out Red Carpet For Upcoming 25th Anniversary Season The WNBA’s 25th season also marks the debut of the WNBA Commissioner’s Cup. Brooklyn Nets Strike Out on Coveted Restricted Free Agents Jill Ellis Names USWNT Olympic Roster Which Includes Tobin Heath, Kelley O’Hara, and Carli Lloyd