Breanna Stewart, NY Liberty make history in WNBA playoffs by taking out No. 1 seed
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Key Points:
- The New York Liberty made history by becoming the first No. 8 seed to eliminate a No. 1 seed in WNBA playoff history, sweeping the Minnesota Lynx with an 87-71 victory in Game 2 of the quarterfinals.
- The Liberty's star trio—Sabrina Ionescu, Breanna Stewart, and Jonquel Jones—dominated the game, combining for 70 points or assists, with Stewart delivering 34 points, 12 rebounds, and six assists in Game 1 and 21 points in Game 2.
- Despite a tough regular season and a new coach, the Liberty are peaking at the right time and are focused on advancing further, preparing to face either Atlanta or Washington in the semifinals.
- Stewart sustained a facial hit during the third quarter but returned to the game amid MVP chants from the sellout crowd, helping maintain New York's lead and momentum.
- The Liberty, who won their first franchise championship two years ago, are determined to continue their playoff success and believe their best basketball is still ahead.
