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Stewart scores 22, reserves contribute big to lead Liberty past Fire 100-82

Breanna Stewart scored 22 points and Alex Fowler gave an unexpected boost off the bench as the New York Liberty avenged a loss to the Portland Fire two days earlier with a 100-82 w...

2 HOURS AGO • Associated Press

Adds 20 points in victory Astier tallied 20 points (7-12 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 3-4 FT), three points, two assists and one steal in 22 minutes during Thursday's 100-82 win over Portland.

Impact Astier turned in yet another impressive scoring performance and has now put up 20 or more points in back-to-back games. She's looked incredibly comfortable through the first four appearances of her WNBA career, racking up 67 total points over this stretch. It remains to be seen how Astier will fit into the rotation once Sabrina Ionescu (foot) is cleared to return, but for now, fantasy managers have been enjoying strong production across the board from the rookie guard.

2 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Racks up season-best 24 points Astier closed with 24 points (10-14 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 2-3 FT), five rebounds, three assists and two steals across 30 minutes during Tuesday's 98-96 loss to the Fire.

Impact The rookie is getting an opportunity to start, as Sabrina Ionescu (foot) remains sidelined due to a left foot injury. Astier notched a season-high 24 points, and she is averaging 21.0 points and 5.0 rebounds with 5.0 assists in three games so far this season. She has recorded at least one steal in each contest, too, averaging 1.7 steals per game.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Drops 18 points in road victory Astier supplied 18 points (6-10 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 6-7 FT), five rebounds, seven assists and two steals across 35 minutes during Sunday's 98-93 win over the Mystics.

Impact Astier has won each of the first two games, and she should continue to hold down the fort until either Sabrina Ionescu (foot), Satou Sabally (illness) or Leonie Fiebich (overseas commitment) can return to the team. Astier was efficient from the field, and she showed quick hands with two steals. The 24-year-old rookie is off to a nice start in the WNBA.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Draws Opening Night start Astier will start Friday's Opening Night matchup against the Sun, Geoff Magliocchetti of Winsidr reports.

Impact Astier joined the Liberty on a one-year, rookie minimum contract in mid-April and missed the start of training camp and the preseason due to an overseas commitment. However, she appeared in Sunday's preseason finale and logged 12 points, four assists, a rebound, a steal and a block in 22 minutes. The Liberty are shorthanded to begin the season, so Astier will enter the starting five in her regular-season WNBA debut.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Scores 12 off bench Astier produced 12 points (4-5 FG, 4-4 FT), four assists, one rebound, one steal and one block in 22 minutes of Sunday's 79-67 preseason win over the Sun.

Impact Astier made a strong impression in her debut after missing the first exhibition for an overseas commitment. She's on a one-year rookie contract and is hoping to secure a roster spot ahead of Opening Night.

MAY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Off injury report Astier (overseas commitment) isn't listed on the Liberty's injury report for Sunday's preseason game against the Sun, Madeline Kenney of the New York Post reports.

Impact Astier missed the Liberty's preseason-opening loss to the Fever last Saturday due to an overseas commitment, though she's set to return to action in the team's preseason finale. She's battling for a roster spot ahead of the regular-season opener against the Sun on Friday.

MAY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Caitlin Clark helps Fever beat Liberty in the preseason in her 1st game with the team in 9 months

Caitlin Clark was excited to get back on the court and play in a WNBA game even if it was just the preseason

APRIL 25 • Associated Press

Remains away from team Astier is out for Saturday's preseason opener against the Fever due to an overseas commitment, per Madeline Kenney of the New York Post.

Impact Astier hasn't been with the Liberty for training camp, so it's no surprise that she won't be available for the start of the preseason. Her next chance to get exhibition reps comes during the May 3 matchup with the Sun.

APRIL 24 • ROTOWIRE