Jonquel Jones Wins WNBA All-Star MVP as Team Spoon Beats Team Coop 129-122
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Updated · Yahoo Sports · Jul 26
Jonquel Jones Wins WNBA All-Star MVP as Team Spoon Beats Team Coop 129-122
3 articles · Updated · Yahoo Sports · Jul 26
Summary
Jonquel Jones powered Team Spoon to a 129-122 win over Team Coop in Chicago, posting 22 points, 13 rebounds and 8 assists off the bench before a record 19,783 fans.
The victory added another milestone to Jones' resume: she became the first WNBA player to win regular-season, Commissioner's Cup, Finals and All-Star Game MVP honors.
The game turned into a 3-point showcase, with 127 of 225 shots coming from beyond the arc; Caitlin Clark opened with 11 first-quarter points, while Kelsey Mitchell scored 28 for Team Coop.
Young stars also drove the night's buzz, with Olivia Miles finishing with 11 points, 12 rebounds and 8 assists in her debut and Dominique Malonga posting 12 points and 13 rebounds as the youngest All-Star to record a double-double.