New York avoided another late-game collapse, this time successfully weathering a second-half surge from the Lynx to even up the series before it heads to Minnesota.
The New York Liberty entered Barclays Center on Sunday not just needing a win, but needing to send a message. After a jarring, the Liberty course-corrected in Game 2, downing the Minnesota Lynx, 80–66, to even the WNBA Finals at 1–1. The result keeps New York’s title hopes alive as the series heads to Minnesota, giving the Liberty a puncher’s chance as they face back-to-back road games.
Jumping out to a convincing start, New York shot 72% from the field and registered 10 assists on 13 made field goals in the first quarter. The Liberty led 49–37 at the half behind efficient shooting from Sabrina Ionescu and Betnijah Laney-Hamilton, putting up 13 and 14 points, respectively, in the opening two frames.
The Liberty’s salvation came from an unlikely source, with Laney-Hamilton swinging the momentum in New York’s favor, draining a three to extend the lead to 71–66 with 3:21 left on the clock. She ended the night with 20 points, making four of her six attempts from beyond the arc. Laney-Hamilton hadn’t scored in the double figures since the New York's opening game of the postseason against the Atlanta Dream, putting up 10 points in that Sept. 22 contest.
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