WNBA playoffs: No 8 Liberty spring historic upset to take down No 1 seed Lynx
The New York Liberty have made WNBA history by becoming the first No. 8 seed to eliminate a No. 1 seed in the playoffs after defeating the Minnesota Lynx. The team advanced to the semi-finals following a dominant 87-71 victory.
Why it matters
This victory marks a significant milestone in WNBA history, demonstrating the impact of recent playoff format changes on competitive parity.
Sabrina Ionescu and Pauline Astier celebrate a Liberty three-pointer against the Lynx. Sabrina Ionescu and Pauline Astier celebrate a Liberty three-pointer against the Lynx. WNBA WNBA playoffs: No 8 Liberty spring historic upset to take down No 1 seed Lynx New York are first No 8 seed to beat first seed
Liberty ease to 2-0 series victory over Minnesota
Prefer the Guardian on Google Jonquel Jones had 21 points and 13 rebounds and the No 8 seed New York Liberty beat the top-seeded Minnesota Lynx 87-71 in Game 2 of their WNBA playoff series on Tuesday night to advance to the semi-finals.
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