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WNBA playoff results, takeaways: No. 1 Minnesota Lynx stumble against No. 8 New York Liberty

Top-seeded Minnesota entered the postseason looking to carry over strong offensive rhythm from a dominant regular-season finale against Indiana, but struggled to find any flow during Sunday's series opener. The visiting squad managed just a 42 percent shooting clip and fell into an early series deficit after dropping a 91-75 decision on the road.

Meanwhile, New York capitalized on stellar perimeter marksmanship, converting 51 percent overall and sinking 52 percent of long-range attempts.

Breanna Stewart spearheaded the attack with a game-high 34 points alongside 12 rebounds and six assists, while teammate Leonie Fiebich added a crucial four-of-five performance from beyond the arc. The victors used a dominant fourth-quarter push, hitting five out of seven deep shots, to hold off any late push and secure the opening win.

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