Sabrina Ionescu remains focused on the Liberty season during All-Star celebrations.

WNBA All-Star Game Highlights in Indianapolis

On Saturday night in Indianapolis, Liberty players Sabrina Ionescu and Breanna Stewart shared a warm moment near Centre Court. Even though they were dressed in different colors for this year’s WNBA All-Star Game, they stuck to their usual preseason rituals.

Their interaction began with the “locking the Pinky” gesture, followed by their special handshake. Stewart then pulled Ionescu in for a big smile-filled hug.

Team Collier emerged victorious over Team Clark with a score of 151-131, marking a fun-filled celebration during the league’s midseason break.

Ionescu had a relaxed perspective going into the match. “Honestly, I hope I don’t play too many minutes,” she joked with a laugh. “I’ll be playing again in just two days.”

Her thoughts were quite valid. The Liberty was set to face the Fever on Tuesday, making the break, well, pretty short-lived, especially for those who participated in the All-Star Festival.

“It’s fun, for sure,” Ionescu remarked. “If we hadn’t played right after, it might have felt more competitive. But, you know, with the collective bargaining agreement, there isn’t really a break for an All-Star. We finish, then hop on a plane the next day. We want to be present, engage with fans, participate in events, shoot in contests, practice, and then play—all within three days and then fly again. It’s about taking care of ourselves, especially since I genuinely want to be here for the fans and put on a good show.”

Kate Clark has been eagerly awaiting this weekend since last summer when it was announced that Indianapolis would host the 2025 WNBA All-Star Weekend. Despite securing a second consecutive All-Star selection, she watched from the sidelines, which she described as “certainly unfortunate,” since she had hoped to join the three-point contest and the game itself.

Still, Clark managed to enjoy the weekend, trying to stay balanced while dealing with her injuries. The Liberty’s next game against the Fever is looming, but her participation remains uncertain.

In a lighter moment, Sonia Citron initially questioned whether Ionescu was serious about offering to share half of her $62,575 winnings from the three-point contest with Citron, who is a rookie for the Mystics. Citron said, “I didn’t think she was real when she made the offer, but now I think she was.”