The New York Liberty gained a primary WNBA title with a dramatic 67-62 additional time victory towards Minnesota Lynx.
Jonquel Jones prime scored with 17 factors for the Liberty as they gained the sport 5 decider in Brooklyn to take the sequence 3-2 and deny the Lynx a file fifth title.
“I might by no means dream of this,” mentioned Jones, who was named the Most Invaluable Participant of the WNBA Finals.
“It is largest second and it’s a must to lock in if you wish to be a champion and it was all about this and us successful collectively as a result of we actually love one another.”
New York’s Breanna Stewart transformed two free throws to degree the sport with 5.2 seconds left on the finish of regulation time.
A Leonie Fiebich three-pointer then put the Liberty in entrance in additional time earlier than Nyara Sabally prolonged their lead and two Stewart free throws sealed the victory with 10 seconds left.
“That is one thing particular proper right here and I am making an attempt to not cry,” mentioned Stewart, who completed with 13 factors, 15 rebounds and 4 assists.
“We had some ups and downs. This sequence was powerful however we fought via as a result of we needed to deliver it residence to this metropolis and this crowd.”
Napheesa Collier scored 22 factors for the Lynx and Kayla McBride added 21 however they misplaced the primary WNBA Finals since 2019 to go to a fifth sport.