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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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.
WNBANew York Liberty guard Sabrina Ionescu fell into an awful slump in the first weeks of the season as she struggled in her return from a foot injury. She heard all the negativity, including being called washed. But she never folded. She stayed the course. She continued to trust herself. Eventually, she regained her form and helped the Liberty squeeze […] The post Liberty news: Sabrina Ionescu drops truth bomb after taking out Lynx appeared first on ClutchPoints.
WNBACaitlin Clark had a record night to help the Fever stay alive. The Lynx, on the other hand, got bounced. Here are the WNBA playoffs winners and losers.
Here's how to tune in to the Lynx vs. Liberty game tonight during the 2026 WNBA playoffs.
ATLANTA, GA - SEPTEMBER 27: Washington head coach Sydney Johnson gestures during the WNBA first round playoff game between the Washington Mystics and the Atlanta Dream on September 27th, 2026 at State Farm Arena in Atlanta, GA. (Photo by Rich von Biberstein/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) | Icon Sportswire via Getty Images The Associated Press released their WNBA awards yesterday. The headliners included Las Vegas Aces star A’ja Wilson winning Player of the Year and Minnesota Lynx head coac...
Stephanie White and Caitlin Clark. | NBAE via Getty Images Both the Indiana Fever and Minnesota Lynx can tell themselves that everything went wrong when they suffered blowout losses in their respective Game 1s of the first round of the 2026 WNBA Playoffs. Such a mindset is a well-worn sports cliché, intended to signal belief that the next game will be better. Much better. And, it’s sometimes true. For instance, on Sunday afternoon, the Las Vegas Aces shot almost 60 percent from the field and ...
WNBAOn Monday, Olivia Miles became the sixth player in WNBA history to win the Rookie of the Year award with a unanimous vote. While the Minnesota Lynx rookie was ecstatic, her excitement subsided after her parents informed her they wouldn’t be able to celebrate the win with her.
WNBAOlivia Miles snagged Rookie of the Year and Cheryl Reeve won her fifth Coach of the Year nod ahead of the team's second game against the New York Liberty in the first round of the WNBA Playoffs Tuesday. The post Lynx snag two big awards ahead of even bigger Game 2 appeared first on The IX Sports.
WNBAThe eighth seed New York Liberty faced the WNBA’s season toppers in the first round of the 2026 playoffs. However, the Liberty flipped the script in their 16-point win (91-75), shutting down the momentum the Lynx built by beating the Indiana Fever in their final regular-season game.
WNBAMinnesota Lynx rookie Olivia Miles has surpassed all expectations since her debut in the WNBA, so much so that the unanimous Rookie of the Year is also part of the league MVP conversation. And while Miles did not have the greatest playoff debut against the New York Liberty, Portland Fire head coach Alex Sarama believes she is special.
MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA - SEPTEMBER 27: Olivia Miles #5 of the Minnesota Lynx is introduced before Game One of the first round of the WNBA Playoffs against the New York Liberty at Target Center on September 27, 2026 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty Images) | Getty Images There are ...
WNBABecoming the winningest coach in WNBA history is an achievement in itself, but doing it and winning four WNBA championships is even more legendary. Minnesota Lynx head coach Cheryl Reeve has done that and more, and Sue Bird has highlighted a key reason for her success in the league.
WNBAIf there’s one thing that’s certain about the New York Liberty, it’s that the team goes as Sabrina Ionescu goes. Head coach Chris DeMarco said as much before the Liberty’s big-time 91-75 win over the No. 1-seeded Minnesota Lynx. “We go as Sab goes,” DeMarco said. DeMarco went on to explain Ionescu’s significance and presence […]
WNBAThe Liberty could potentially do the Valkyries a huge favor by knocking out the Lynx early.
Sources tell Bring Me The Sports that iHeart Minneapolis was willing to carry Lynx playoff games.
Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever were blown out by the Las Vegas Aces in Game 1 of the WNBA playoffs, and the loss quickly brought questions about the team’s future. Fans pointed at Stephanie White and the roster, with some even calling for Clark to leave Indiana despite the guard being under contract for 2027.
Olivia Miles has been named the unanimous WNBA rookie of the year, becoming the sixth player in Lynx history to earn the honor.
The WNBA regular season came to a close last week, and the playoffs are now firmly underway. The postseason has already provided us with some big results, including the New York Liberty securing a win over the number one seed, the Minnesota Lynx.
WNBAgalecophoto/Depositphotos Sophie Cunningham earns 29 minutes Sophie Cunningham played 29 minutes off Indiana’s bench on September 22 as the Fever beat Minnesota 96-77 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. She scored 11 points, helping Indiana defeat the top-seeded Lynx before the playoffs. Cunningham made four of seven field goals and three of six attempts from three-point range. She…
WNBAThe Liberty’s mental fortitude and focus will be key to closing out the series.