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No. 8-Seeded Liberty Sweep Top-Seeded Lynx 87-71 in Quarterfinals, Advance to WNBA Semifinals
- On Tuesday, the New York Liberty defeated the Minnesota Lynx 87-71 at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, securing a 2-0 series sweep and advancing to the WNBA semifinals.
- Despite Minnesota finishing with a league-best 33-11 record, the top-seeded Lynx failed to win a single playoff game against New York in a disappointing first-round exit.
- Liberty forward Jonquel Jones recorded 21 points and 13 rebounds, while Breanna Stewart added 21 points to dismantle Minnesota's interior defense and limit Rookie of the Year Olivia Miles.
- Miles struggled with efficiency, shooting 1-for-8 and scoring just 5 points in 17 minutes, as the Liberty dominated the paint 44-28 and outrebounded Minnesota 36-29.
- New York will face the winner of the Atlanta Dream-Washington Mystics series in the semifinals, continuing the Liberty's pursuit of another WNBA title after their 2-0 sweep.
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Liberty complete sweep of top-seeded Lynx
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The New York Liberty are a top team in the WNBA - but they were only eighth in the main round. That was enough for the playoffs. There they are already in the semi-finals.
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Total News Sources28
Leaning Left7Leaning Right6Center12Last UpdatedBias Distribution48% Center
Bias Distribution
- 48% of the sources are Center
48% Center
L 28%
C 48%
R 24%
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