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Lithuanian Star L. Juškaitė Sets WNBA Three-Point Record in Toronto Victory
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Lithuanian Star L. Juškaitė Sets WNBA Three-Point Record in Toronto Victory

From Delfi · () Lithuanian

Translated from Lithuanian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Lithuanian basketball player L. Juškaitė set a new personal WNBA record with four three-pointers in a game.
  • Her team, Toronto, secured a decisive 93-72 victory over the Seattle Storm.
  • Juškaitė's performance contributed to Toronto's second consecutive win and third place in the Eastern Conference standings.

Lithuanian basketball player L. Juškaitė achieved a personal milestone in the WNBA, sinking a career-high four three-pointers during her team Toronto's dominant 93-72 victory over the Seattle Storm. The 28-year-old guard, who started the game, played 25 minutes and scored 14 points, significantly contributing to her team's success.

This remarkable shooting performance shattered Juškaitė's previous WNBA record of two three-pointers in a single game. She also narrowly missed a new personal scoring record in the league. Her clutch shots, particularly a three-pointer at the end of the third quarter, energized the home crowd in Toronto.

From the first day, the coaches asked me to shoot, so it was more about me and my psychology. I had some doubts about myself, but I hope that won't be the case anymore and I'll keep shooting.

— L. JuškaitėDiscussing her increased three-point attempts and personal record.

Speaking at the post-game press conference, Juškaitė acknowledged the encouragement from her coaches to shoot more from beyond the arc. "From the first day, the coaches asked me to shoot, so it was more about me and my psychology," she admitted. "I had some doubts about myself, but I hope that won't be the case anymore and I'll keep shooting."

Juškaitė also lightheartedly joked about her newfound shooting prowess, playfully suggesting that her teammate Marina Mabrey might hit her if she didn't take open shots. Mabrey responded in good spirits, "A three-pointer is better than a two-pointer, Lau! But I'm not hitting anyone. Now it looks like I've gone crazy." The camaraderie and positive atmosphere were evident as the team celebrated their win and Juškaitė's record-breaking performance.

A three-pointer is better than a two-pointer, Lau! But I'm not hitting anyone. Now it looks like I've gone crazy.

— Marina MabreyResponding to Juškaitė's playful remark about taking shots.
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Originally published by Delfi in Lithuanian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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