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Liberty crush top-seeded Lynx in Game 1 stunner

The eighth-seeded New York squad opened their postseason series with a resounding 91-75 victory over the top-seeded Minnesota lineup on the road. Breanna Stewart led the charge with a massive performance containing 34 points and 12 rebounds, while Leonie Fiebich contributed 16 points behind a strong second-half surge.

Minnesota struggled offensively after halftime, managing just 31 points over the final two periods while dealing with foul trouble from Napheesa Collier and Natasha Howard. Rookie Olivia Miles faced heavy defensive pressure in her playoff debut, leaving New York just one win away from making history as the first eighth seed to advance past the opening round.

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