Minnesota Lynx in the WNBA Finals marked a historic moment for the franchise, as they secured their first championship with a hard-fought 67-62 victory in overtime. This win not only ended their 27-year quest for a title but also highlighted their resilience, overcoming a seven-point halftime deficit and showcasing their ability to perform under pressure . The match was characterized by intense competition and strategic gameplay, reflecting the high stakes of this final series.
Championship Trophy in front of their home crowd as the series shifts back to Brooklyn. (Expect Spike Lee to be sitting outside at Barclays Center.)
"We are going back to New York, and we're going to get it done," Liberty center Breanna Stewart said following the Game 4 loss. "We wanted to get it done tonight. But... our fans are like no other, and to be able to go into our environment on Sunday, know they have our backs."
Liberty built what they hoped was their version of the kind of super-team that wins titles when they brought in Stewart from Seattle, where she was a two-time WNBA Finals MVP, and Jones from Connecticut, where she lost in the 2019 finals, to join Ionescu, their No. 1 pick in the 2020 draft.
They got the Liberty to the WNBA Finals last year and to the best record in the league this season, but it appeared they would fall short of a title as Ionescu and Stewart continued to misfire.
Ionescu opened the game by missing her first 13 shots, giving her 15 straight misses dating to Game 4, before finally hitting for the only time all night on a 3-pointer with 3:10 remaining that gave the Liberty a 56-52 lead.
The Liberty went 12-20 and returned to the playoffs in 2021. Sandy Brondello took over as coach in 2022, and New York finished 16-20. The additions of Stewart, Jones and Vandersloot in 2023 were huge moves that helped produce back-to-back 32-8 seasons and Finals appearances.
This championship also signifies a broader narrative within New York sports history; it is the first time since 1973 that any professional basketball team from New York has claimed a title. The emotional weight of this victory resonates deeply with fans who have long awaited such success. Overall, the Liberty's remarkable journey to this championship illustrates not just athletic prowess but also an enduring spirit of perseverance.
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