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New York Takes Down Minnesota in Epic WNBA Finals Battle

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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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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2 months ago

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

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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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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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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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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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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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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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2 months ago

New York's Last-Second Shot: A Chance to Rewrite History

Associated Press

The New York Liberty are looking to bounce back from a 2-1 deficit in their best-of-five series against the Minnesota Lynx. Sabrina Ionescu hit a game-winning 28-footer in the final seconds, giving New York a 2-1 lead in the series. The Liberty will attempt to force a decisive Game 5 in New York on Sunday.

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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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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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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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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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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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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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2 months, 3 weeks ago

Aces’ quest to threepeat hits 2-0 hole vs Liberty while Sun and Lynx are split in WNBA playoffs

Associated Press

NEW YORK — The Las Vegas Aces and Connecticut Sun head home with two very different feelings after the opening two games of their playoff semifinals series. We must win for our series to continue.” New York for its part, insists it hasn’t accomplished anything yet. We didn’t come to win two games at home and be satisfied, we’re a …

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3 months ago

Napheesa Collier’s stellar play has led the Minnesota Lynx to the top of the WNBA

Associated Press

Napheesa Collier and the Minnesota Lynx have been nearly unbeatable since the Olympic break. In the last four contests, including a huge win over the New York Liberty on Sunday, Minnesota hasn’t allowed a team to reach 80 points. Coming into the season, Minnesota wasn’t talked about much as one of the elite teams in the league like Las Vegas, …

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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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5 months, 3 weeks ago

Odyssey Sims scores 18 in her season debut, the Wings beat the Lynx to snap an 11-game losing streak

Associated Press

ARLINGTON, Texas — Arike Ogunbowale had 23 points, five 3-pointers and nine assists, veteran guard Odyssey Sims added 18 points in her season debut and the Dallas Wings snapped an 11-game losing streak with a 94-88 victory over the Minnesota Lynx on Thursday. Dallas trailed 45-30 with 3:22 left in the second quarter before scoring the next 15 points, spanning …

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5 months, 3 weeks ago

Carleton and Collier lead Minnesota to Commissioner’s Cup title with 94-89 win over New York Liberty

Associated Press

NEW YORK — Napheesa Collier and the Minnesota Lynx put the WNBA on notice that they are a championship caliber team. Bridget Carleton scored 23 points and Collier added 21 to help the Lynx win their first Commissioner’s Cup championship with a 94-89 victory over the New York Liberty on Tuesday night. “What I’m proud of is we answered every …

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1 year, 3 months ago

Stewart scores 38 to lead Liberty over Lynx 111-76. Minnesota’s Vandersloot reaches 4,000 points

Associated Press

MINNEAPOLIS — Breanna Stewart scored 38 points and grabbed 11 rebounds, Courtney Vandersloot reached 4,000 points for her career and the New York Liberty coasted to a 111-76 win over the Minnesota Lynx on Saturday night. Sabrina Ionescu scored 19 points for the Liberty, hitting three 3-pointers to move into second on the single season WNBA list with 114. MYSTICS …

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1 year, 4 months ago

Liberty win 3rd straight with 77-66 victory over Lynx

Associated Press

MINNEAPOLIS — Sabrina Ionescu scored 18 points on six 3-pointers, Breanna Stewart added 17 points and the New York Liberty beat the Minnesota Lynx 76-66 on Friday night. SKY 104, WINGS 89 ARLINGTON, Texas — Kahleah Copper and Courtney Williams each scored 25 points, Alanna Smith added 20 and the Sky beat the Wings to spoil Natasha Howard’s first career …

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1 year, 5 months ago

WNBA rookie watch: Is Diamond Miller making a ROY case with Lynx?

New York Times

In May, a few rookies stood out as they adjusted seamlessly to the pro game. Her numbers are up, averaging 6.9 points and 5.5 rebounds per game, and she’s shooting 33.3 percent from the field. She’s averaging 21.9 minutes, 4.8 points and 4.8 rebounds per game. Nyara Sabally, New York Liberty Previous rank: 10 Sabally didn’t see any game action …

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1 year, 11 months ago

WNBA free-agency predictions: Breanna Stewart to New York, Candace Parker to Los Angeles

New York Times

The WNBA offseason is officially underway. A former MVP, two-time Finals MVP, two-time Olympic gold medalist and four-time first-team All-WNBA selection, she would be the highest-impact free agent to ever change teams, and that’s what seems likely to happen. The point guard for the Sky’s lone title in franchise history reportedly met with the Storm and the Lynx in free …

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New York Takes Down Minnesota in Epic WNBA Finals Battle

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

New York's Last-Second Shot: A Chance to Rewrite History

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

Liberty even WNBA Finals with Game 2 defeat of Lynx

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

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

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

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

Aces’ quest to threepeat hits 2-0 hole vs Liberty while Sun and Lynx are split in WNBA playoffs

Napheesa Collier’s stellar play has led the Minnesota Lynx to the top of the WNBA

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

Odyssey Sims scores 18 in her season debut, the Wings beat the Lynx to snap an 11-game losing streak

Carleton and Collier lead Minnesota to Commissioner’s Cup title with 94-89 win over New York Liberty

Stewart scores 38 to lead Liberty over Lynx 111-76. Minnesota’s Vandersloot reaches 4,000 points

Liberty win 3rd straight with 77-66 victory over Lynx

WNBA rookie watch: Is Diamond Miller making a ROY case with Lynx?

WNBA free-agency predictions: Breanna Stewart to New York, Candace Parker to Los Angeles