The Liberty's 87-71 win over the Lynx marked a significant milestone in the WNBA playoffs, with the team now advancing to the semifinals.
- The Liberty are the first No. 8 seed to knock off a No. 1 seed in the playoffs.
- The team swept the Lynx 2-0 in the first round, earning a historic 87-71 win.
- The Liberty now advance to the semifinals, where they'll face either the Atlanta Dream or Washington Mystics in a best-of-five series.
The New York Liberty made history on Wednesday, becoming the first No. 8 seed to knock off a No. 1 seed in the playoffs. The team swept the Minnesota Lynx 2-0 in the first round, earning a historic 87-71 win. The story was first reported by sports.yahoo.com.
The Liberty's victory marked a significant milestone in the WNBA playoffs, with the team now advancing to the semifinals. They'll face either the Atlanta Dream or Washington Mystics in a best-of-five series.
The Liberty's Dominant Performance
The Liberty dominated the Lynx from the jump, opening the contest on a 15-5 run before taking a 14-point lead at halftime. They continued to pull away in the second half, ultimately securing the 87-71 win.
The team's performance was led by Jonquel Jones, who scored the Liberty's first seven points and finished with 21 points and 13 rebounds. Sabrina Ionescu also had a strong game, making four of her 10 shots from beyond the arc and recording 18 points, four rebounds, and seven assists.
The Lynx's Disappointing Performance
The Lynx, who entered the postseason as the top seed with both Rookie of the Year Olivia Miles and Coach of the Year Cheryl Reeve on their side, struggled to keep up with the Liberty. They went 33-10 on the season, but seemed disjointed and out of sorts in the playoffs.
The team's performance was led by Breanna Stewart, who dropped 34 points in the contest to lead the Lynx to a convincing 16-point road win. However, the Liberty's defense was able to contain her, holding her to 21 points, five rebounds, and four assists.
The Liberty's Historic Win
The Liberty's win marked a significant milestone in the WNBA playoffs, with the team becoming the first No. 8 seed to knock off a No. 1 seed. They also became the first No. 8 seed to sweep the top-seeded team in the first round.
The team's performance was a testament to their hard work and dedication, with the team seeming to put it all together at the right time. They now advance to the semifinals, where they'll face a tough opponent in either the Atlanta Dream or Washington Mystics.
The Next Round
The Liberty will face either the Atlanta Dream or Washington Mystics in the next round, with the series being a best-of-five. The team will need to continue their dominant performance if they want to advance to the finals.
Sources
- Yahoo Sports: Liberty roll over Lynx again to complete historic WNBA playoff upset, reach semifinals The Liberty are now the first No.
- New York Post: Cinderella story Liberty oust top seed to reach second round of WNBA playoffs in historic upset
