WNBA playoffs: No 8 Liberty spring historic upset to take down No 1 seed Lynx
Summary
The No. 8 New York Liberty defeated the No. 1 Minnesota Lynx 87-71 in Game 2 of their WNBA playoff series to advance to the semi-finals. This win marks the first time in WNBA history that an eighth seed has eliminated a top seed in the playoffs.Key Facts
- Jonquel Jones scored 21 points and had 13 rebounds for the Liberty.
- Breanna Stewart scored 21 points, and Sabrina Ionescu added 18 points.
- The Liberty won after leading throughout the game and used their size advantage.
- The WNBA changed its playoff format in 2022, allowing matchups like No. 8 vs. No. 1 seeds.
- Stewart was fouled hard during the game, earning a Flagrant-1 foul against the Lynx.
- The Lynx had the best regular-season record but lost in the quarter-finals.
- Rookie Olivia Miles struggled against New York, scoring only five points and was mostly benched in the second half.
- The Liberty will next play the winner of the Atlanta-Washington playoff series in the semi-finals.
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