Natasha Cloud grabbed the mic after her gritty fourth-quarter performance helped secure the win Saturday. The 2019 champion (Washington Mystics) ended the night with 22 points and nine assists to help her new crew open the season with a bang.

Cloud stepped right into a starring role with the reigning champs, scoring 22 points and dishing out nine assists in a statement win over the Las Vegas Aces.

Newcomer Natasha Cloud received a rousing ovation from the Barclays Center crowd Saturday, when she had 22 points, 6 rebounds and 9 assists to help the Liberty rout the Aces in their season opener.