Sabrina Ionescu wins second 3-point contest

The WNBA’s All-Star weekend officially tipped off on Friday and was headlined by New York Liberty guard Sabrina Ionescu.

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The night saw the skills challenge, which Natasha Cloud of the Liberty won. Then came the 3-point contest. This event was supposed to feature Caitlin Clark, which would’ve brought the house down as All-Star weekend is being held in Indiana, home of the Fever.

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Unfortunately, Clark had to pull out due to a groin injury. Still, this didn’t stop Ionescu from putting on a show.

Ionescu easily won the event, scoring 30 points, winning her second 3-point contest.

“I knew I wasn’t going to get it when I missed a few on the front end,” Ionescu said. “But I mean, I could have gotten close. I just missed some easy ones at the end. I think I knew I was high up there, and I kind of locked out a little bit and started like listening to the crowd. But I mean, 30 is not too bad. So I’m happy with 30 as well.”

The WNBA All-Star Game is tonight at 8:30 PM EST. Will Ionescu bring home the MVP?

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