Before a sold-out Radio City crowd, the Liberty shot 52% and breezed past the Sun. Hammon had 24 and shot 5-for-5 from outside.

Blaze gives credit to coach Coyle (and thus, indirectly, to herself). "The players have responded well to her. I'm pleased. She's got them focused." Also doesn't hurt that New York has played 7 of its last 9 games at home.

As a result of the loss, Connecticut heads into the break sub-.500 and wondering how to right the ship.