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Liberty oust Lynx to reach second round of WNBA playoffs
New York Post • • general
Key Points:
- The New York Liberty made history by becoming the first No. 8 seed to sweep the No. 1 seed Minnesota Lynx 2-0 in the first round of the WNBA playoffs, winning 87-71 in Game 2.
- Key players Jonquel Jones, Sabrina Ionescu, and Breanna Stewart led the Liberty with strong performances, combining for 70 points scored or assisted, while New York never trailed in the game.
- The Liberty overcame a challenging regular season marked by injuries and inconsistency, peaking at the right time under first-year coach Chris DeMarco's guidance.
- New York will advance to the semifinals for the third time in four years and will face the winner of the Atlanta Dream-Washington Mystics series.
- The team’s confidence and mindset shifted after the All-Star break, embracing their underdog status and playing with renewed focus and determination.
