Sabrina Ionescu got a taste of the Caitlin Clark treatment in Game 3, and it wasn’t pretty. The Las Vegas Aces paid the ultimate respect to the Liberty star by blitzing her with aggressive defense, trapping her, and pressuring her full-court—exactly how Clark was defended all season long. But unlike Clark, who thrived under the extra attention, Ionescu struggled to adjust, ending the game with a shocking 4 points on 1-of-7 shooting.

Fans immediately drew comparisons to Clark, noting how the Iowa star constantly faced similar defensive schemes and still managed to dominate. But in this must-win game for Las Vegas, the Aces’ defensive mastermind, Becky Hammon, shut Ionescu down completely, handing her a performance she’ll want to forget.

Sabrina had zero points at halftime and could only muster a few assists as the Liberty failed to sweep the Aces. The result? Social media roasted her, questioning if she has the mental toughness to step up in the big moments like Clark does.

While the Liberty still hold the upper hand in the series, the pressure is mounting. Can Ionescu shake off this rough game and lead her team to victory in Game 4? Or will the Aces complete the comeback and keep their three-peat dreams alive?