Game 2 of the WNBA Finals was exactly what the Liberty needed to get back on track.
Following a chaotic end to Game 1, New York found itself in a familiar position as the Minnesota Lynx wiped out a 16-point lead, reducing it to just two points. Minnesota stayed within striking distance for several minutes, likely causing some unease among fans at the venue.
However, as the fourth quarter progressed, a five-minute scoring drought for the Lynx and a huge effort from Betnijah Laney-Hamilton, Sabrina Ionescu, and Breanna Stewart – cheers to Stewie’s seven steals! – helped widen the Liberty’s lead. Then, a game-clinching 3-point shot from rookie Leonie Fiebich sealed the deal and evened the series at 1-1.
Here are 10 photos from the Liberty’s significant victory on Sunday during Game 2:
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – OCTOBER 13: Sabrina Ionescu #20 and Leonie Fiebich #13 of the New York Liberty celebrate during the fourth quarter of Game Two of the WNBA Finals against the Minnesota Lynx at Barclays Center on October 13, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by Dustin Satloff/Getty Images)
Oct 13, 2024; Brooklyn, New York, USA; New York Liberty forward Leonie Fiebich (13) passes the ball over Minnesota Lynx forward Napheesa Collier (24) in the second quarter during game two of the 2024 WNBA Finals at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – OCTOBER 13: Jonquel Jones #35 of the New York Liberty reacts after a play during the fourth quarter of Game Two of the WNBA Finals against the Minnesota Lynx at Barclays Center on October 13, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by Dustin Satloff/Getty Images)
Oct 13, 2024; Brooklyn, New York, USA; Minnesota Lynx guard Courtney Williams (10) celebrates after making a three-point shot in the third quarter against the New York Liberty during game two of the 2024 WNBA Finals at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – OCTOBER 13: Betnijah Laney-Hamilton #44 of the New York Liberty reacts during the second quarter of Game Two of the WNBA Finals against the Minnesota Lynx at Barclays Center on October 13, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by Dustin Satloff/Getty Images)
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Game 2 of the WNBA Finals was exactly what the Liberty needed to get back on track.
Following a chaotic end to Game 1, New York found itself in a familiar position as the Minnesota Lynx wiped out a 16-point lead, reducing it to just two points. Minnesota stayed within striking distance for several minutes, likely causing some unease among fans at the venue.
However, as the fourth quarter progressed, a five-minute scoring drought for the Lynx and a huge effort from Betnijah Laney-Hamilton, Sabrina Ionescu, and Breanna Stewart – cheers to Stewie’s seven steals! – helped widen the Liberty’s lead. Then, a game-clinching 3-point shot from rookie Leonie Fiebich sealed the deal and evened the series at 1-1.
Here are 10 photos from the Liberty’s significant victory on Sunday during Game 2:
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – OCTOBER 13: Sabrina Ionescu #20 and Leonie Fiebich #13 of the New York Liberty celebrate during the fourth quarter of Game Two of the WNBA Finals against the Minnesota Lynx at Barclays Center on October 13, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by Dustin Satloff/Getty Images)
Oct 13, 2024; Brooklyn, New York, USA; New York Liberty forward Leonie Fiebich (13) passes the ball over Minnesota Lynx forward Napheesa Collier (24) in the second quarter during game two of the 2024 WNBA Finals at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – OCTOBER 13: Jonquel Jones #35 of the New York Liberty reacts after a play during the fourth quarter of Game Two of the WNBA Finals against the Minnesota Lynx at Barclays Center on October 13, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by Dustin Satloff/Getty Images)
Oct 13, 2024; Brooklyn, New York, USA; Minnesota Lynx guard Courtney Williams (10) celebrates after making a three-point shot in the third quarter against the New York Liberty during game two of the 2024 WNBA Finals at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – OCTOBER 13: Betnijah Laney-Hamilton #44 of the New York Liberty reacts during the second quarter of Game Two of the WNBA Finals against the Minnesota Lynx at Barclays Center on October 13, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by Dustin Satloff/Getty Images)
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