WNBA All-Star 2025: Ionescu and Cloud Shine in Indianapolis

Indianapolis hosted its first WNBA All-Star Game, but the spotlight was firmly on New York Liberty's stars, Sabrina Ionescu and Natasha Cloud, who dominated the 3-point contest and skills challenge, respectively.

3-Point Contest

Sabrina Ionescu, New York Liberty

• Grade: A Ionescu reclaimed her crown in the 3-point contest, showcasing her shooting prowess with a score of 30 in the finals. Her performance included an impressive streak of 11 consecutive shots, reminiscent of her record-breaking 37 points in 2023.

Allisha Gray, Atlanta Dream

• Grade: A- Gray, the defending champion, put up a strong fight but couldn't match Ionescu's consistency, finishing with 22 points in the finals.

Kelsey Plum, Los Angeles Sparks

• Grade: B Plum had a solid round but fell short of the finals, finishing third behind Ionescu and Gray.

Sonia Citron, Washington Mystics

• Grade: B- The lone rookie in the field, Citron showed promise but struggled with her money ball rack placement, ending in last place.

Lexie Hull, Indiana Fever

• Grade: B- Hull, a late replacement for Caitlin Clark, had a slow start but caught fire late, though it wasn't enough to advance.

Skills Challenge

Natasha Cloud, New York Liberty

• Grade: A Cloud displayed exceptional skill and strategy, clocking the night's best times to secure the skills challenge title.

Erica Wheeler, Seattle Storm

• Grade: A- Wheeler leveraged her home-court advantage but was edged out by Cloud in the finals.

Allisha Gray, Atlanta Dream

• Grade: B- Gray moved quickly through the course but missed key passes, preventing her from reaching the final round.

Courtney Williams, Minnesota Lynx

• Grade: C Williams had a strong start but struggled with accuracy, finishing with a time of 42.0 seconds.

Skylar Diggins, Seattle Storm

• Grade: C- Diggins' slow time was a result of the challenge's rules, which didn't penalize missed shots, leading to a strategic disadvantage.

Conclusion

The 2025 WNBA All-Star skills and 3-point challenges were a testament to the talent and competitive spirit of the league's stars, with Ionescu and Cloud leading the charge for the New York Liberty.