Rhyne Howard scores 11 first-quarter points, including three 3-pointers, in ATL–NYL playoff game

The WNBA said Rhyne Howard scored 11 first-quarter points with three 3-pointers in Atlanta’s 2026 playoff game against New York. It later highlighted her second-quarter block; the NBA said Jonquel Jones had 13 points, six rebounds and two blocks at halftime. The WNBA said Howard hit another three just after halftime to reach 14 points and four made threes, then reported a 17–4 New York run and a 68–66 Liberty lead entering the fourth quarter.