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New York Takes Down Minnesota in Epic WNBA Finals Battle
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2 months ago

New York Takes Down Minnesota in Epic WNBA Finals Battle

The Hindu  

New York City wins their first WNBA championship after defeating the Minnesota Lynx 67-62 in overtime of a decisive Game 5 on Sunday night. Jonquel Jones scored 17 points to lead New York, which was one of the original franchises in the league. The Liberty made the WNBA Finals five times before, losing each one, including last season. This time …

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Collier's Late Surge Not Enough to Secure Fifth WNBA Title
2 months ago

Collier's Late Surge Not Enough to Secure Fifth WNBA Title

Associated Press  

The Minnesota Lynx were on the verge of securing their fifth WNBA title, but fell short against the New York Liberty in overtime. Napheesa Collier had a chance to win the WNBA Finals MVP award, but she fouled out of the game with seconds remaining in overtime. Despite the loss, the Lynx had a phenomenal season, finishing with a franchise-record …

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The New York Liberty defeat the Minnesota Lynx to win its first WNBA championship
2 months ago

The New York Liberty defeat the Minnesota Lynx to win its first WNBA championship

NPR  

The New York Liberty defeat the Minnesota Lynx to win its first WNBA championship toggle caption Pamela Smith/AP The New York Liberty won its first championship title after powering through a series of five games, two of which went to overtime. The Liberty won the series 3-2 against the Minnesota Lynx, and scored 67-62 in Sunday’s final game. “To be …

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Jonquel Jones leads New York Liberty to first WNBA title, Lynx question officiating
2 months ago

Jonquel Jones leads New York Liberty to first WNBA title, Lynx question officiating

LA Times  

Sabrina Ionescu’s first shot hit the side of the backboard. Ionescu shot 1 for 19 from the floor on Sunday and Breanna Stewart wasn’t a whole lot better, but the New York Liberty got an MVP performance from Jonquel Jones to bail out her fellow two stars. Sparks Lynx hold off Liberty to force decisive Game 5 in WNBA Finals …

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New York Liberty Triumphs in WNBA Finals, Clinching First Title in 28 Years
2 months ago

New York Liberty Triumphs in WNBA Finals, Clinching First Title in 28 Years

CNN  

The New York Liberty clinched their first WNBA title with a thrilling 67-62 victory over the Minnesota Lynx in Game 5 of the Finals. Nyara Sabally shone brightly for the Liberty, scoring 13 points and grabbing seven rebounds and a key block in overtime. Despite facing controversy surrounding a controversial free throw call, the Liberty emerged victorious, marking a historic …

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WNBA Finals Reach Decisive Game 5 for First Time Since 2019 as Liberty and Lynx Head to New York
2 months ago

WNBA Finals Reach Decisive Game 5 for First Time Since 2019 as Liberty and Lynx Head to New York

Associated Press  

It's the first time in 5 years that the WNBA Finals will go to a Game 5. The Minnesota Lynx and New York Liberty will battle it out in the Big Apple on Sunday night, with the winner claiming the championship. Both teams have been battling for the entire series, with the game being incredibly close throughout. Minnesota has the …

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Back-in-Action Smith Leads Minnesota to WNBA Finals Comeback
2 months ago

Back-in-Action Smith Leads Minnesota to WNBA Finals Comeback

Associated Press  

Alanna Smith makes a big difference for the Minnesota Lynx in the WNBA Finals against the New York Liberty. Despite falling hard on her back in Game 3, she plays 30 minutes and contributes 12 points, 7 rebounds, 2 steals, and a blocked shot. Her perseverance pays off, and she helps Minnesota even the WNBA Finals by tying the game …

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Lynx Force Game 5 of WNBA Finals on Carleton's Free Throws to Beat Liberty 82-80
2 months ago

Lynx Force Game 5 of WNBA Finals on Carleton's Free Throws to Beat Liberty 82-80

Associated Press  

The Minnesota Lynx forced a decisive Game 5 of the WNBA Finals against the New York Liberty with a final score of 82-80. Despite trailing for most of the game, the Lynx staged a comeback with two free throws in the final seconds to secure the victory. Both teams had chances to win the game, but the Lynx's experience and …

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Sabrina Ionescu’s tiebreaking three lifts Liberty over Lynx in Game 3 of WNBA Finals
2 months, 1 week ago

Sabrina Ionescu’s tiebreaking three lifts Liberty over Lynx in Game 3 of WNBA Finals

LA Times  

Sabrina Ionescu hit a tiebreaking three-pointer from the top of the key with one second left and Breanna Stewart scored 30 points to help the New York Liberty beat the Minnesota Lynx 80-77 on Wednesday night, taking a 2-1 lead in the WNBA Finals. Trailing 73-69 with 2:26 left in the fourth quarter, the Liberty scored eight straight points, including …

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Liberty even WNBA Finals with Game 2 defeat of Lynx
2 months, 1 week ago

Liberty even WNBA Finals with Game 2 defeat of Lynx

LA Times  

New York’s Breanna Stewart slips past Minnesota defenders for a layup during the first half in Game 2 on Sunday. With the Minnesota Lynx making another fourth quarter run, the two-time league MVP refused to let the New York Liberty lose again. Stewart scored 21 points and had a WNBA Finals record seven steals to help the Liberty beat the …

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New York Liberty found a key factor in Betnijah Laney-Hamilton for WNBA Finals win
2 months, 1 week ago

New York Liberty found a key factor in Betnijah Laney-Hamilton for WNBA Finals win

New York Times  

NEW YORK — Betnijah Laney-Hamilton couldn’t immediately pick her favorite moment from the New York Liberty’s WNBA Finals Game 2 win over the Minnesota Lynx on Sunday. “When she’s playing like that we’re a different team.” Or maybe Laney-Hamilton will look back on her final 3-pointer with 3:21 remaining in the contest — a triple that stretched the Liberty’s lead …

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Breanna Stewart, Liberty even WNBA Finals series with Game 2 win over Lynx
2 months, 1 week ago

Breanna Stewart, Liberty even WNBA Finals series with Game 2 win over Lynx

New York Times  

NEW YORK — There was no singular way for members of the New York Liberty to turn the page after their historic WNBA Finals Game 1 collapse to the Minnesota Lynx. Veteran guard Courtney Vandersloot described moving forward “as a process.” Liberty coach Sandy Brondello was glad two days separated Game 1 and Game 2 so she had more time …

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Minnesota Lynx stun New York Liberty with overtime win to open WNBA Finals
2 months, 1 week ago

Minnesota Lynx stun New York Liberty with overtime win to open WNBA Finals

LA Times  

From left, Minnesota Lynx’s Bridget Carleton, Courtney Williams, Alanna Smith and Napheesa Collier celebrate after defeating the New York Liberty in overtime in Game 1 of the WNBA Finals on Thursday in New York. The historic rally by the Lynx to beat New York 95-93 in a wild Game 1 of the WNBA Finals ranks right up there as one …

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Breanna Stewart had two key chances … and fell short in the Liberty’s Game 1 WNBA Finals loss
2 months, 1 week ago

Breanna Stewart had two key chances … and fell short in the Liberty’s Game 1 WNBA Finals loss

New York Times  

NEW YORK — For the briefest of moments, Breanna Stewart put her hands on her head. The game tying freethrow by Breanna Stewart that sends the game to overtime At the end of regulation the score is 84-84#WNBAFinals presented by @YouTubeTV pic.twitter.com/O1Cg0MkbNi — WNBA October 11, 2024 Credit Collier, this season’s Defensive Player of the Year, for stifling Stewart. “I …

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Minnesota's Heroic Comeback Stuns New York in WNBA Finals Game 1
2 months, 1 week ago

Minnesota's Heroic Comeback Stuns New York in WNBA Finals Game 1

Associated Press  

Minnesota stunned New York Liberty 95-93 in Game 1 of the WNBA Finals. Despite trailing 18 points in the first half, the Lynx rallied back and won the game on a late Napheesa Collier jumper with 8.8 seconds left in overtime. Minnesota's win marks a historic moment for the team, as they are the first team in WNBA playoff history …

Lynx advance to WNBA Finals with rout of Sun in Game 5
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Lynx advance to WNBA Finals with rout of Sun in Game 5

LA Times  

Napheesa Collier had 27 points and 11 rebounds while Courtney Williams contributed 24 points and both-ends-of-the-court energy to lead the Minnesota Lynx past the Connecticut Sun 88-77 on Tuesday night and into the WNBA Finals for the first time in seven years. Kayla McBride fueled a strong start with 10 of her 19 points in the first quarter for the …

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Minnesota tops New York to keep alive hopes of getting top overall seed in WNBA playoffs
3 months, 1 week ago

Minnesota tops New York to keep alive hopes of getting top overall seed in WNBA playoffs

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — The Minnesota Lynx have had the best of the New York Liberty this year, winning two of the three regular season matchups and the Commissioner’s Cup final. On Sunday, the Lynx looked poised to win an easy one over New York before needing to hold off a furious fourth quarter rally led by Breanna Stewart to beat …

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Will the Dallas Wings go on a playoff run? Answering WNBA questions
1 year, 3 months ago

Will the Dallas Wings go on a playoff run? Answering WNBA questions

New York Times  

After a 40-game regular season, the WNBA playoffs have arrived. If Washington’s backcourt combo of Sykes and Natasha Cloud can continue to rattle New York’s guards and get buckets on the opposite end, the Mystics might be able to muster some first-round magic and send the Liberty home. Chicago needs to outrun and outscore Las Vegas at every turn while …

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