Final moments: Minnesota Lynx beat New York Liberty again in 2024 WNBA Finals
Lynx did. After giving up 32 points in the first quarter, they lost 61 points in the final 35 minutes. New York made 12 of its first 24 shots and five of its first 12 three-pointers. After that: 33% overall shooting and from three. The Liberty finished on 37.3% shooting, the Lynx are 181-11 since 2011, holding opponents to under 40% shooting.
“We had a great first quarter and they kept the energy up,” New York coach Sandy Brontello said. “They outplayed us and we couldn’t get down. They just outplayed us. That’s what it came down to.”
Check out the boxscore and you’ll wonder: How?
The Liberty took 19 more shots than the Lynx, outscored Minnesota 23-11 in second-chance points, and outscored them 44-32. Four starters scored in double figures: Jones (24), Ionescu (19), Stewart (18) and Leonie Feibich (17).
“It’s a testament to how we believe in each other,” said Williams, who hit two threes down the stretch. “We have a lot of great three-point shooters, and these girls are trying to get me the ball? I mean, I could cry. It’s amazing. I love it. I always say it, not for fun. These guys that I’m around, we’re one-on-one. We hope so. It’s crazy, man. I’m glad to be here.
