Liberty-Lynx WNBA Playoff Matchup

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How it changed

1. 27 Sep

   MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Breanna Stewart produced yet another clutch performance in the WNBA playoffs with 34 points and 12 rebounds for the New York Liberty in a 91-75 victory over the top-seeded Minnesota Lynx to open their best-of-three first-round series on Sunday.

   3 outlets · Toronto Star
2. 30 Sep

   A year after losing in the first round to Phoenix after going up 1-0 in that series, New York was determined not to have that happen again.

   2 outlets · Toronto Star

Coverage 14 articles

• 30 Sep Jonquel Jones regains dominant MVP form at perfect time for LibertyJonquel Jones returned to dominant form in the WNBA playoffs, leading the Liberty to an 87-71 victory over the Lynx on Tuesday night at Barclays Center. Scoring 21 points with 13 rebounds and two assists, Jones showcased her versatility by playing strong defense, hitting three-pointers, and dominating the boards. Her performance was crucial in securing the Liberty's spot in the semifinals against either the Dream or…New York Post
• 30 Sep Liberty’s Sabrina Ionescu puts past struggles behind her with dominant Game 2Sabrina Ionescu returned to form in Game 2 of the WNBA Finals, scoring 18 points and contributing seven assists as the New York Liberty swept the Minnesota Lynx with an 87-71 victory on Tuesday. Ionescu's performance, which included four three-pointers and a positive impact despite her previous injury struggles, highlighted her value to the team beyond just scoring. Rebecca Allen emphasized that Ionescu's ability to…New York Post
• 30 Sep WNBA playoffs: No 8 Liberty spring historic upset to take down No 1 seed LynxJonquel Jones led New York Liberty with 21 points and 13 rebounds as they upset top-seeded Minnesota Lynx 87-71 in Game 2 of their WNBA playoff series on Tuesday night, advancing to the semi-finals. This historic victory makes the Liberty the first No. 8 seed ever to eliminate a No. 1 seed since the league’s inception 30 years ago. Breanna Stewart contributed with 21 points and Sabrina Ionescu added 18 for New York…The Guardian
• 30 Sep No. 8-seeded Liberty sweep top-seeded Lynx 87-71 in quarterfinals, advance to WNBA semifinalsJonquel Jones led the New York Liberty with 21 points and 13 rebounds as they defeated the top-seeded Minnesota Lynx 87-71 in Game 2 of their WNBA playoff series, advancing to the semifinals in a surprising upset. This is the first time in league history that an eighth seed has eliminated a number one seed since the current format was introduced in 2022. Breanna Stewart and Sabrina Ionescu also contributed…Toronto Star
• 30 Sep Liberty oust top-seeded Lynx to reach second round of WNBA playoffs in historic upsetThe New York Liberty pulled off a historic upset by defeating the top-seeded Minnesota Lynx 87-71 in Game 2 of their WNBA playoff series, sweeping them 2-0 to advance to the semifinals for the third time in four years as the eighth seed. Key players Breanna Stewart, Jonquel Jones, and Sabrina Ionescu led the way with standout performances: Jones had 21 points and 13 rebounds, Ionescu contributed 18 points, seven…New York Post
• 29 Sep Liberty coach not worried by Sabrina Ionescu’s playoff struggles: ‘We go as Sab goes’Sabrina Ionescu struggled in Game 1 of the WNBA playoffs for the New York Liberty, scoring only 13 points on 14 shots while contributing six assists but no rebounds. Despite this, the team won by a margin of 16 points, thanks largely to Breanna Stewart’s performance. Coach Chris DeMarco remains confident, stating that “we go as Sab goes,” and emphasizes Ionescu’s importance despite her inconsistent play throughout…New York Post
• 29 Sep The trap Liberty know is waiting as they try to close out LynxIn a WNBA playoff game, the eighth-seeded New York Liberty defeated the top-seeded Minnesota Lynx at Target Center on Sunday, winning 91-75. Breanna Stewart led the Liberty with an impressive performance of 34 points, 12 rebounds, six assists, two steals, and two blocks. Despite the victory, both Stewart and her teammates emphasized the difficulty ahead in Game 2, warning against complacency given the Lynx’s strong…New York Post
• 28 Sep Breanna Stewart making WNBA playoff history is no surprise — and gives Liberty reason to dream
  New York Post
• 27 Sep Liberty win Game 1 to put top-seeded Lynx on brink of WNBA playoff exitBreanna Stewart scored 34 points and grabbed 12 rebounds as the New York Liberty defeated the top-seeded Minnesota Lynx 91-75 in Game 1 of their WNBA playoff series on Sunday. Stewart, who recently helped the US national team win a World Cup, shot 11 for 18 from the floor while facing significant defensive pressure. The Lynx struggled with foul trouble and inefficient shooting; rookie Olivia Miles scored just 11…The Guardian
• 27 Sep Liberty crush top-seeded Lynx in Game 1 stunnerIn Game 1 of the WNBA playoffs, the eighth-seeded New York Liberty upset the top-seeded Minnesota Lynx with a decisive 91-75 victory on Sunday. Breanna Stewart led the Liberty with 34 points, 12 rebounds, and six assists, while Leonie Fiebich added 16 points off the bench. The Liberty's defensive strategy focused heavily on limiting Olivia Miles, who scored only 11 points in her first playoff game. Despite a strong…New York Post

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