WNBA

2024 - 10 - 20

Who Needs a Heart Rate Monitor? WNBA Finals Just Got REAL!

Cheryl Reeve - Game 5 drama - Minnesota Lynx - New York Liberty - Sabrina Ionescu - WNBA Finals

The Lynx defied the odds to force a Game 5 in the WNBA Finals! Will the Liberty bounce back, or is it time for a buzzer-beater showdown? 📅🏀

In a thrilling Game 4 showdown that had fans on the edge of their seats, the Minnesota Lynx showcased incredible resilience, forcing a decisive fifth game against the New York Liberty in the WNBA Finals. The stakes were undeniably high, with the Lynx fighting for their season and the Liberty aiming to secure a championship. It was a game of grit, strategy, and nail-biting suspense, culminating in a flurry of successful free throws from Carleton that sealed their victory and sparked jubilation among Lynx supporters.

The tension leading up to Game 5 cannot be understated. Head Coach Cheryl Reeve has been in the trenches of intense finals before, where she crafted her strategies and rallied her team. As the clock ticks down to Sunday night, both teams are bracing for what could be one of the fiercest matchups in WNBA history. Will the Lynx continue their momentum, or can the Liberty bounce back and claim the title? The unpredictability of this series has not only kept fans hooked but has also redefined the standards of women’s basketball.

For the first time since 2019, the WNBA Finals is set to conclude with a winner-takes-all Game 5, a fitting climax to a record-breaking season. The players have exemplified the sport’s high caliber, with powerful performances and unforgettable moments on the court. From missed buzzer-beaters to last-minute heroics, the drama has unfolded in a way that has left everyone on the edge of their seats, and cardiac health professionals might just have their hands full with the fans!

As we gear up for this epic finale, we can't help but appreciate how both Lynx and Liberty have turned the WNBA Finals into a spectacle of excellence. The Lynx's tenacity and the Liberty's skillful play have created a captivating narrative this season. Did you know that the WNBA Finals Game 4 had the highest viewership numbers of the series so far? And with both teams averaging over 80 points per game this series, basketball lovers are in for a treat! Get ready because this Sunday promises to deliver more than just basketball; it will be a showdown of epic proportions!

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Winners and losers of WNBA Finals Game 4: Lynx and Liberty set for ... (USA TODAY)

The winners and losers of Game 4 of the WNBA Finals, which saw the Lynx force a decisive fifth game against the Liberty behind a total team effort.

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Lynx force Game 5 of WNBA Finals on Carleton's free throws to beat ... (MinnesotaLynx.com)

By DOUG FEINBERG – AP Basketball Writer MINNEAPOLIS (AP) With their season on the line, the Minnesota Lynx did just enough to stave off elimination and ...

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What to expect in Game 5 of the unpredictable WNBA Finals ... (The New York Times)

MINNEAPOLIS — Cheryl Reeve is familiar with what the hours leading up to Sunday night will bring. The Minnesota Lynx coach has participated in five of the ...

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WNBA Finals reach decisive Game 5 for first time since 2019 as ... (Yahoo Eurosport UK)

Liberty Lynx Basketball ... MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — It's fitting that a record-breaking season for the WNBA would come down to a winner-take-all Game 5 of its Finals.

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Game 5 of WNBA Finals will take historic season to the limit (Chattanooga Times Free Press)

AP photo by Abbie Parr / New York Liberty star Sabrina Ionescu (20) reacts after missing a shot at the buzzer as Minnesota Lynx guard Courtney Williams ...

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Lynx, Liberty Have Delivered With an Unpredictable WNBA Finals (Sports Illustrated)

From mind-boggling flubs to stone-cold winners, the Lynx and Liberty have delivered with a dramatic series—cardiac health be damned.

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WNBA finals Game 5: New York Liberty beat Minnesota Lynx in OT ... (The Guardian)

Minute-by-minute report: The Liberty claimed their first championship but Minnesota Lynx pushed them all the way in Brooklyn.

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Liberty survive OT classic vs. Lynx to win first WNBA title - ESPN (ESPN)

The Liberty won its first title in a classic end to a classic series, beating the Lynx 67-62 in a hard-fought Game 5.

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Liberty finally get it done, top Lynx in overtime for first WNBA ... (CBS News)

Jonquel Jones scored 17 points, leading the Liberty to a 67-62 win over the Lynx on Sunday for their first WNBA title.

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Way-Too-Early WNBA Power Rankings: Liberty, Lynx open on top ... (ESPN)

New York has been crowned champ. The draft lottery, an expansion draft, April's rookie draft and free agency await. But first, our updated rankings.

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New York Liberty defeat the Minnesota Lynx in overtime in Game 5 ... (CNN)

After 28 years and five previous Finals appearances, New York are now champions. In front of a raucous Brooklyn crowd at the Barclays Center, the Liberty ...

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Liberty wins first WNBA Finals with 67-62 Game 5 victory vs. Lynx (NBC New York)

The New York Liberty overcame the Minnesota Lynx in overtime of Game 5 of the 2024 WNBA Finals on Sunday, the franchise's first title.

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Starting 5, October 20: 40 Minutes For The Championship. WNBA ... (NBA.com)

History is up for grabs tonight in winner-take-all Game 5 of the WNBA Finals. Will Liberty or Lynx take home the title?

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How the Liberty beat the Lynx to win 2024 WNBA championship ... (ESPN)

With Sabrina Ionescu and Breanna Stewart struggling offensively, Nyara Sabally, Jonquel Jones and defense helped New York win its first WNBA title.

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The New York Liberty defeat the Minnesota Lynx to win its first ... (NPR)

The New York Liberty have won their first championship title after powering through a series of five games, two of which went to overtime.

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New York Liberty storm back vs. Lynx after rough start, win first ... (USA TODAY)

After trailing by as much as 12 and shooting a dismal 28.6% in the first half, the Liberty came back to beat the Minnesota Lynx 67-62 in overtime.

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WNBA Finals 2024: New York Liberty beat Minnesota Lynx in OT to ... (Olympics)

Find out how Jonquel Jones leads the Liberty with 17 points in decisive 67-62 Game 5 victory and is named Finals MVP as New York ends 28-year drought.

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New York Liberty win first WNBA championship (WDSU New Orleans)

Jonquel Jones scored 17 points to lead New York, which was one of the original franchises in the league. The Liberty made the WNBA Finals five times before, ...

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Jonquel Jones delivers WNBA Finals MVP performance to bail out ... (The Associated Press)

Sabrina Ionescu's first shot hit the side of the backboard. Another one soon after hit nothing at all.

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The Liberty's Intense, First WNBA Title Is a Boon to New York—and ... (TIME)

Breanna Stewart dribbled out the clock, and after the buzzer sounded, she embraced teammate Jonquel Jones, the WNBA Finals MVP. It was an appropriate pairing: ...

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Liberty title, epic WNBA Finals fitting end to transcendent season ... (ESPN India)

The top two teams facing off in an epic WNBA Finals was a fitting end to a 2024 season that catapulted the league into a new era.

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WNBA Finals: Liberty rally to beat Lynx in overtime in Game 5, claim ... (Yahoo Sports)

After nearly three decades and several failed chances, the New York Liberty have finally won a WNBA title. The Liberty, thanks to a second half rally and a ...

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WNBA Finals: New York Liberty beat Minnesota Lynx in OT to win ... (The Associated Press)

The New York Liberty finally have a WNBA championship after beating the Minnesota Lynx 67-62 in overtime of a decisive Game 5 on Sunday night.

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Liberty survive OT classic vs. Lynx to win first WNBA title - ESPN (ESPN Australia)

The Liberty won their first title in a classic end to a classic series, beating the Lynx 67-62 in a hard-fought Game 5.

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New York Liberty win first WNBA championship, more could be on ... (ABC10.com KXTV)

Breanna Stewart (30) holds the championship trophy after the Liberty defeated the Minnesota Lynx in the WNBA basketball final series, Oct. 20, 2024. Nation ...

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New York Liberty win first WNBA championship, beating Lynx in OT ... (NBA.com)

Behind Finals MVP Jonquel Jones, New York edges Minnesota 67-62 in overtime of Game 5 to earn its first title in the team's 27-year history.

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An original WNBA franchise, the New York Liberty finally won a ... (The Athletic)

I literally can't wait to continue to celebrate with the city because I know it's going to be bonkers.”

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Ionescu, New York Liberty win first WNBA championship (OPB News)

New York Liberty guard Sabrina Ionescu (20) reacts after scoring against the Minnesota Lynx during the third quarter of Game 5 of the WNBA Finals, Sunday, Oct.

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Liberty Earn Overtime Win in Game 5 for WNBA Championship (New York Liberty)

TEAM NOTABLES On Sunday, the New York Liberty (3-2) defeated the Minnesota Lynx (2-3), 67-62, in overtime to clinch the first WNBA Championship in franchise ...

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Arkansas native wins first WNBA title as member of New York Liberty (THV11.com KTHV)

Former Razorback Marquesha Davis took home her first WNBA title after the New York Liberty defeated the Minnesota Lynx in a dramatic game 5 on Sunday night.

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WNBA Finals (National Review)

As I've mentioned before, I've acquired an interest in the WNBA after climbing aboard the Caitlin Clark bandwagon. So, I did something I never would have ...

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