Jonquel Jones has been a dominant figure for the New York Liberty on both sides of the court. She became part of the WNBA team in 2023, and has emerged as a key piece ever since, providing well-rounded contributions to the court.
Across the three seasons, Jonquel Jones has scored 33 double-doubles. This in itself is a huge achievement, and to top it off, the New York Liberty have taken full advantage of her on-court prowess.
The Liberty have not suffered a single defeat in regular season games when Jonquel Jones achieves a double-double performance. They are having a perfect streak of 33-0. The most recent one arrived at a critical point while New York was enduring a streak of five consecutive losses.
Jonquel Jones’ double-double lifted the defending champions against the Connecticut Sun with a thrilling 81-79 win. The Liberty had a perfect start to the season, but their recent slump due to injuries, has landed them on a fifth spot in the points table.
Double-Doubles Create Opportunities for Liberty Shooters
Jonquel Jones recorded 11 double-doubles during her inaugural season with the New York Liberty back in 2023. She enhanced that statistic by achieving 12 double-doubles in the previous season. And in this season so far, the 28-year-old scored her 10th on Monday.
Jones’ skill in securing offensive rebounds has frequently generated additional possessions for the Liberty, which translate straight into increased scoring chances. On average, the Liberty has converted 12 of those second-chance opportunities into points in her double-double games.
Her presence in the post has often drawn extra defensive attention, opening driving lanes and kick-out opportunities for shooters like Sabrina Ionescu and Breanna Stewart. This interior threat has elevated the team’s field-goal percentage inside the paint by roughly 8 percentage points.
On the defensive side, Jones’s rebounding expertise effectively eliminates opponents’ second-chance points while initiating fast-break transition opportunities for her team. In games where she achieves a double-double, the Liberty restricts their opponents to below 38 percent success rate on shots following potential offensive rebounds.
That rebounding differential shifts the game’s momentum and enables the New York Liberty to dictate the tempo, converting defensive stops into quick fast-break scoring. Her protection at the rim combined with her physical presence further solidifies the team’s defense in half-court situations.
