Liberty Sweep Top-Seeded Lynx in Historic Playoff Upset

No. 8 seed New York Liberty eliminated No. 1 seed Minnesota Lynx 87-71 in Game 2, becoming the first eighth seed to knock out a top seed in league history.

The top 3

  1. Key Stat Lines from the Elimination Game: Jonquel Jones recorded a 21-point, 13-rebound double-double, while Breanna Stewart added 21 points and Sabrina Ionescu chipped in 18. Jonquel Jones
  2. Breanna Stewart's Dominant Playoff Run: Stewart scored 55 total points across the two-game series, becoming the first player in Liberty franchise history to reach 500 career postseason points. Breanna Stewart
  3. Sabrina Ionescu Reaches Postseason Milestone: Ionescu became the first player in Liberty franchise history to hit 75 career postseason three-pointers, achieving the feat in only 30 playoff games. Sabrina Ionescu

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