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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

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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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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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, 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, 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 …

2 months, 2 weeks ago

Collier's Clutch Performance Propels Lynx to Semifinal Lead

Associated Press

The Lynx defeated the Sun 90-81 in the best-of-five semifinal series, taking a 2-1 lead in the matchup. Napheesa Collier shone for the Lynx with 26 points, including three three-pointers, and Minnesota's defense proved to be a force, holding the Sun to just 73.6 points per game. The Lynx will look to advance to the WNBA Finals for the first …

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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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2 months, 3 weeks ago

Marina Mabrey’s six 3s lift Sun to 73-70 win over Lynx in Game 1 of WNBA playoffs semifinal

Associated Press

MINNEAPOLIS — Marina Mabrey scored 20 points and Alyssa Thomas added 17 points, 10 rebounds and nine assists and the Connecticut Sun defeated the Minnesota Lynx 73-70 on Sunday night in Game 1 of their semifinals series. After the Lynx were held without a basket for more than three minutes, Collier’s driving layup cut the Sun’s lead to 71-70 with …

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2 months, 3 weeks ago

Napheesa Collier and the Lynx will find scoring harder to come by against the Sun in the semifinals

Associated Press

MINNEAPOLIS — After Napheesa Collier carried the Minnesota Lynx to victory with 38 points in their opener in the WNBA playoffs, coach Cheryl Reeve implored Collier’s teammates to bring even more intensity for the second game of the series. “I told the team before the game: ‘Look, Phee’s not going to get 38 tonight,’” Reeve said, reflecting later on the …

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3 months ago

Caitlin Clark heads to first WNBA postseason and Aces look for threepeat as playoffs begin Sunday

Associated Press

Caitlin Clark will make her first appearance in the WNBA playoffs in the arena where she started her professional career. The two-time defending champion Las Vegas Aces will host Seattle, top-seed New York will play Atlanta and Minnesota faces Phoenix. Clark, who had a record-breaking rookie season, will try to lead Indiana to its first playoff win since 2015 when …

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3 months ago

Dearica Hamby sets Sparks’ single-season record for points in win over Lynx

LA Times

Sparks forward Dearica Hamby drives to the basket during a 68-50 win over the Minnesota Lynx in the Sparks’ season finale Thursday. Dearica Hamby scored 20 points, Rickea Jackson added 19 and the last-place Sparks closed the WNBA season with a 68-51 win over the playoff-bound Minnesota Lynx on Thursday night. In addition, Hamby passed Nneka Ogwumike as the Sparks’ …

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3 months ago

Minnesota faces Los Angeles, looks for 7th straight home win

Associated Press

Los Angeles Sparks at Minnesota Lynx Minneapolis; Thursday, 8 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: Minnesota Lynx hosts Los Angeles Sparks aiming to continue its six-game home winning streak. Minnesota scores 82.8 points per game, 3.8 fewer points than the 86.6 Los Angeles gives up. Los Angeles averages 78.6 points per game, 2.8 more than the 75.8 Minnesota gives up. LAST 10 …

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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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3 months, 2 weeks ago

Napheesa Collier scores 19 and grabs 12 rebounds as the Lynx beat the Mystics 78-71

Associated Press

WASHINGTON — Napheesa Collier scored 19 points and grabbed 12 rebounds to lead five Minnesota players scoring in double figures and the Lynx beat the Washington Mystics 78-71 on Sunday to win for the 10th times in 11 games. Collier converted a three-point play with 2:37 to play that gave Minnesota the lead for good at 70-67 and, after a …

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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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6 months, 2 weeks ago

Sparks fall behind early and get pummeled by the Minnesota Lynx

LA Times

Lakers center Cameron Brink controls the ball in front of the Minnesota Lynx’s Napheesa Collier at Crypto.com Arena on Wednesday night. “It was a really disappointing game tonight on both sides of the ball,” Sparks coach Curt Miller said. “We really talked about how important the start was and to find ourselves in the hole right away just set the …

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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, 3 months ago

Collier and McBride lead Lynx to a 90-81 win over Wings, tightening playoff race

Associated Press

ARLINGTON, Texas — Napheesa Collier scored 25 points, Kayla McBride added 20 and the Minnesota Lynx picked up the 450th win in franchise history with a 90-81 victory over the Dallas Wings on Thursday night. Tiffany Mitchell added 11 points for the Lynx, who closed within a game of Dallas for the fourth playoff spot with six games remaining. Dallas …

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1 year, 4 months ago

Dallas takes road win streak into matchup with Minnesota

Associated Press

Dallas Wings at Minnesota Lynx Minneapolis; Tuesday, 8 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: Dallas hits the road against Minnesota trying to prolong its three-game road winning streak. Dallas is second in the Western Conference with 20.1 assists per game led by Arike Ogunbowale averaging 4.5. LAST 10 GAMES: Lynx: 5-5, averaging 80.1 points, 33.8 rebounds, 19.1 assists, 6.2 steals and 1.8 …

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New York Takes Down Minnesota in Epic WNBA Finals Battle

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

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

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

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

Collier's Clutch Performance Propels Lynx to Semifinal Lead

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

Marina Mabrey’s six 3s lift Sun to 73-70 win over Lynx in Game 1 of WNBA playoffs semifinal

Napheesa Collier and the Lynx will find scoring harder to come by against the Sun in the semifinals

Caitlin Clark heads to first WNBA postseason and Aces look for threepeat as playoffs begin Sunday

Dearica Hamby sets Sparks’ single-season record for points in win over Lynx

Minnesota faces Los Angeles, looks for 7th straight home win

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

Napheesa Collier scores 19 and grabs 12 rebounds as the Lynx beat the Mystics 78-71

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

Sparks fall behind early and get pummeled by the Minnesota Lynx

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

Collier and McBride lead Lynx to a 90-81 win over Wings, tightening playoff race

Dallas takes road win streak into matchup with Minnesota