Jonquel Jones Injures Ankle During Liberty’s Match Against Mystics
WASHINGTON — It was a tense moment Thursday night when Jonquel Jones collapsed to the floor in visible pain while the play continued on the opposite end of the court.
As the Washington Mystics converted an easy bucket in the 5-on-4 situation, concern quickly spread among the New York Liberty bench. Moments later, the whistle blew, and Liberty players rushed to Jones’ side, while a team trainer sprinted onto the court to assist.
Jones appeared to land awkwardly on her right ankle, immediately grimacing and clutching the area as teammates surrounded her. The arena fell into an uneasy silence as fans watched one of Liberty’s core stars struggle to get up.
After a few minutes of evaluation, Jones was helped off the floor carefully, putting little weight on her right leg. The team has not yet released an official update on her condition, but the initial signs suggested a possible sprain.
The injury comes at a critical time for the Liberty, who have been pushing for playoff positioning behind their strong frontcourt led by Jones and Breanna Stewart. Losing Jones for any extended period could pose a major setback to the team’s championship hopes.
As fans await further updates, reporter Madeline Kenney continues to provide behind-the-scenes details and real-time insights for Sports+ subscribers, keeping Liberty followers informed about the team’s outlook and Jones’ recovery.
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