NBA Star and Sabrina Ionescu?s ?Biggest Fan? Back From FIBA World Cup Extends Support on Record-Breaking Night at the WNBA Playoffs

After its inaugural 40-game season the WNBA Playoffs are finally underway, and the results have not disappointed. While there hasn’t been a major upset with all the favorites winning their respective games the level of basketball seen so far is pretty commendable. Defending champions, the Las Vegas Aces are surely the team to beat, and a case could be made for the Commissioner’s Cup champions the New York Liberty to win their first WNBA crown this season. The Liberty who started their Playoffs journey against the Washington Mystics last night beat them by 15 points with star Sabrina Ionescu being the standout performer for the NY side.

Ionescu who recently broke the NBA-WNBA 3-point shooting record was on fire last night as she closed out Game 1 in the Barclays Center. An NBA star and Sabrina’s “biggest fan” was also in attendance last night as he showed his support to the 25-year-old during her record-breaking night.

An NBA star shows his support for Ionescu after returning from the FIBA World Cup

NBA and Brooklyn Nets star Mikal Bridges was in attendance at the Barclays Center last night as Ionescu and the NY Liberty dispatched the Washington Mystics by a score of 90-75.

Bridges who just returned from Asia after a disappointing FIBA World Cup had a brilliant tournament individually but was unable to prevent his country from being eliminated in the semi-finals.

Seen supporting the Liberty last night Ionescu’s “biggest fan” witnessed one of the greatest performances in WNBA Playoffs history as Sabrina went off on the Washington Mystics. Leading the scoring charts with 29 points the former Oregon star showed her immense talent last night as her shooting prowess left many fans in awe.

Mikal was clearly one of those fans in admiration of Ionescu as the two shared a lovely moment at the end of the match. The NBA star who was seen wearing Sabrina’s jersey courtside was acknowledged by the former Ducks icon as she came for a lighthearted chat after the game. Both athletes could be seen in a fun exchange before hugging each other.

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But while the interaction between Mikal Bridges and Sabrina Ionescu was heartwarming, Ionescu’s performance on the night left the WNBA community in awe.

Sabrina Ionescu creates history during Game 1 of the WNBA Playoffs

The 2x WNBA All-Star had one of the greatest Playoffs performances ever as she scored 29 points while going 7-off-13 from the 3-point line. Her incredible shooting saw her set a franchise Playoffs record last night as the 2x Wade Trophy winner continues to break records from behind the arc.

The 25-year-old was also guilty of breaking the WNBA three points record during the regular season and seems to have carried that form into the Playoffs.

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With the Las Vegas Aces clearly the favorites to retain the WNBA crown could Ionescu’s shooting be the difference this year? Let us know in the comments below!