No. 8 Liberty complete sweep of top-seeded Lynx with Game 2 win
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No. 8 Liberty complete sweep of top-seeded Lynx with Game 2 win
The No. 8 seed Liberty beat the top-seeded Lynx after completing the sweep of their best-of-three first round series with a Game 2 victory.
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Lead articleArticle published:Liberty oust top-seeded Lynx to reach second round of WNBA playoffs in historic upset
The hugs and handshake lines started before the final horn officially sounded.
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Lynx news: Cheryl Reeve names 2 players 'ineffective' in sweep vs. Liberty
The Minnesota Lynx were shockingly bounced out of the playoffs in just two games despite entering the postseason with the best record in basketball. The New York Liberty stole Game 1 from Minnesota on the road before playing a complete game at home on Tuesday night, taking Game 2 87-71 and moving onto the second round . The Lynx had the best team […] The post Lynx news: Cheryl Reeve names 2 players 'ineffective' in sweep vs. Liberty appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Publisher:New York Liberty 87, Minnesota Lynx 71: Swept by New York in Dominating Fashion
A once joyous season has ended in devastating fashion, leaving the Lynx with only crushing questions and no answers.
Publisher:2026 WNBA Playoffs: Later, Lynx! 3 Takeaways From Liberty's Upset
Liberty Scratches Out the Lynx! The post 2026 WNBA Playoffs: Later, Lynx! 3 Takeaways From Liberty's Upset appeared first on Ballislife.com.
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Lynx news: Kayla McBride gives props to Minnesota Big 3 after sweep by Liberty
The Minnesota Lynx had a magical regular season, entering the WNBA playoffs as the No. 1 seed for the second consecutive season. However, just like last year, their quest for a WNBA title ended in heartbreak. On Tuesday night, the Lynx were swept out of the playoffs by the No. 8 seed New York Liberty. After stealing Game 1 in Minnesota, the Liberty […] The post Lynx news: Kayla McBride gives props to Minnesota Big 3 after sweep by Liberty appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Publisher:Liberty Make WNBA History With Stunning Sweep of No. 1 Seed Lynx
Jonquel Jones had 21 points and 13 rebounds as the No. 8 Liberty swept the top-seeded Lynx and made WNBA playoff history.
Publisher:3 Lynx most to blame for sweep by Liberty
The Minnesota Lynx spent the entire 2026 WNBA season looking like a team destined for a deep playoff run. Sadly, they just watched that championship dream disappear in the opening round. After establishing themselves as the league’s best regular-season team, the Lynx were stunned by the eighth-seeded New York Liberty. The latter completed a […] The post 3 Lynx most to blame for sweep by Liberty appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Publisher:Lynx news: Minnesota makes wrong kind of WNBA history by being eliminated by Liberty
Down goes the Minnesota Lynx — for good. After losing Game 1 of their first-round series in the 2026 WNBA Playoffs against the No. 8-seed New York Liberty, the top-seeded Lynx were shown the door by Breanna Stewart and company on Tuesday, as Minnesota suffered a gut-wrenching 87-71 Game 2 loss at Barclays Center in Brooklyn. With that loss, the […] The post Lynx news: Minnesota makes wrong kind of WNBA history by being eliminated by Liberty appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Publisher:Liberty news: Chris DeMarco touts overcoming 'tough year' to boot out Lynx
New York Liberty coach Chris DeMarco was a picture of relief after they beat the Minnesota Lynx, 87-71, in Game 2 of their first-round series at Barclays Center on Tuesday and advanced to the semifinals of the playoffs. The Liberty were formidable on both ends of the floor, with the trio of Breanna Stewart, Jonquel Jones, and Sabrina Ionescu doing […] The post Liberty news: Chris DeMarco touts overcoming 'tough year' to boot out Lynx appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Publisher:Cheryl Reeve, Lynx not feeling championship pressure after latest WNBA playoff exit: 'It is what it is'
The Liberty are the first No. 8 seed to ever upset a No. 1 seed in WNBA playoff history.
Publisher:Liberty news: Breanna Stewart, Jonquel Jones lead New York to eliminate Lynx
The New York Liberty advanced to the semifinals after beating the Minnesota Lynx , 87-71, in Game 2 at Barclays Center on Tuesday, sweeping their first-round series. The trio of Breanna Stewart, Jonquel Jones, and Sabrina Ionescu proved to be too much for the Lynx, who became the first No. 1 seed to get eliminated by the No. 8 seed in league […] The post Liberty news: Breanna Stewart, Jonquel Jones lead New York to eliminate Lynx appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Publisher:Liberty become first No. 8 seed to beat No. 1 seed in WNBA playoffs, eliminate Lynx
NEW YORK — All season, the New York Liberty talked about the type of team they could be. Explosive offensively. Connected on defense. A well-oiled machine on a collision course with their second WNBA title in three years. They showed glimpses of it. Including during a stretch in late May and early June that led to their Commissioner’s Cup title. But for the rest of the regular season, they were an inconsistent shell of that team. This week a new season started, the postseason, and that brought w
Publisher:Liberty become first-ever eighth seed to take down No. 1 seed in WNBA postseason after dominating Lynx in decisive Game 2
The Liberty played like a team that refused to get back on a flight to Minnesota in Tuesday’s Game 2 at Barclays Center. Their intention showed from the start with an early 9-1 start that forced Lynx head coach Cheryl Reeve to call timeout just three minutes into the game. They rarely settled on offensive and outhustled Lynx bigs in the paint for second-chance opportunities. And with Reeve ...
Publisher:Liberty shock WNBA world, complete sweep of Lynx after 87-71 win and advance to semifinals
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 Tuesday night and advanced to the semifinal round.
Publisher:Lynx news: Cheryl Reeve’s epic Game 2 mic drop amid Minnesota facing elimination
The Minnesota Lynx come into Game 2 of their opening round playoff series against the New York Liberty facing elimination after dropping Game 1 at home . But for Lynx head coach Cheryl Reeve, she isn’t feeling much pressure despite the circumstances, as per The Local W. With the Lynx needing a win in Game 2 to keep their season alive, Cheryl Reeve […] The post Lynx news: Cheryl Reeve’s epic Game 2 mic drop amid Minnesota facing elimination appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Publisher:Liberty vs. Lynx: Can New York make WNBA history in Game 2?
The Liberty welcome the Lynx to Brooklyn as they try to become the 1st 8-seed to win a series in WNBA playoff history.
Publisher:Lynx vs Liberty Prediction, Pick, WNBA Playoffs Round 1 Game 2 Odds for Tuesday, September 29
If you want more Action Network content, be sure to add us as a preferred source on Google. The Minnesota Lynx (0-1) and New York Liberty (1-0) meet in the
Publisher:Minnesota Lynx vs. New York Liberty Game 2: Time, channel, how to watch
After the New York Liberty stole Game 1 of the first-round WNBA playoff series, the Minnesota Lynx must win Game 2 to avoid elimination.
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