Lynx Claw Back in Thriller Win Over Liberty

Sunday Showdown

The Minnesota Lynx and New York Liberty renewed their rivalry in a Sunday matinee at the Barclays Center, with both teams missing key players. The Lynx, without Napheesa Collier, and the Liberty, without Breanna Stewart, faced off in a thrilling game that the Lynx won, 83-71.

Lynx’ Late Surge Seals the Victory

After a tightly-contested first half, the Lynx outscored the Liberty 24-7 in the third quarter, fueled by a 6-of-11 shooting performance from beyond the arc. Alanna Smith led the charge with three 3-pointers, while Kayla McBride, Dijonai Carrington, and Natisha Hiedeman also contributed to the barrage.

The Liberty fought back, with Marine Johannès and Sabrina Ionescu leading the charge, but the Lynx’ defense held strong and secured a crucial victory.

By the Numbers

• Alanna Smith led all scorers with 28 points, including four 3-pointers.
• Napheesa Collier had a game-high 34 points for the Liberty, despite not playing in the second half.
• Sabrina Ionescu finished with 10 points on 4-of-15 shooting.

Looking Ahead

The Liberty (13-5) travel to Los Angeles and Las Vegas for a back-to-back, while the Lynx (27-2) host the Liberty next Saturday at Target Center.

Did you know?

The Lynx improved to 27-2 on the season, the best record in the league. They also extended their winning streak to 22 games.

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