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The Liberty’s Big 3 returned for unfinished business … and they’re getting to work

The New York Liberty secured a dominant 87-71 victory over the Minnesota Lynx in Game 2 of the opening playoff round, becoming the historic first eighth-seeded squad to eliminate a top-seeded opponent in WNBA postseason history. Jonquel Jones, Breanna Stewart, and Sabrina Ionescu led the charge by combining for 60 points to advance past the opening round.

Following the milestone win, New York now prepares for the semifinal round to face the victor of the series between the Atlanta Dream and Washington Mystics. Ionescu delivered 18 points alongside seven assists and four rebounds in front of a packed crowd, while Stewart emphasized the importance of setting an aggressive tone as the championship pursuit continues.

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