Team Spoon Wins 129-122 WNBA All-Star Game as Jonquel Jones Claims MVP
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Updated · USA TODAY · Jul 25
Team Spoon Wins 129-122 WNBA All-Star Game as Jonquel Jones Claims MVP
3 articles · Updated · USA TODAY · Jul 25
Summary
Jonquel Jones powered Team Spoon to a 129-122 win over Team Coop in Chicago, finishing with 22 points, 13 rebounds and eight assists to earn All-Star MVP.
19,783 fans at the United Center set a WNBA All-Star Game attendance record as the offense-heavy showcase featured 13 players in double figures and little resistance on defense.
Caitlin Clark added 17 points with five 3-pointers for Team Spoon, while Olivia Miles nearly posted a triple-double with 11 points, 12 rebounds and eight assists.
Nneka Ogwumike scored 11 points to become the WNBA's all-time All-Star scoring leader with 122, while Team Coop's Dominique Malonga, 20, posted 12 points and 13 rebounds as the youngest All-Star double-double player.
The game doubled as a 30th-anniversary celebration for the league, and Jones said she dedicated her MVP performance to her late aunt Marilyn.
How will Jonquel Jones' unprecedented MVP sweep and record-shattering rookie performances redefine the WNBA's legacy in its 30th year?
With a historic 19,783 fans watching a defense-free offensive showcase, is the current WNBA All-Star format prioritizing entertainment over competitive basketball?