Late Liberty surge sinks Lynx 93-81 in a possible playoff preview

Breanna Stewart led the New York Liberty to a convincing 93-81 victory over the struggling Minnesota Lynx on Friday night, potentially setting the stage for a first-round playoff showdown. Stewart contributed 24 points and grabbed 10 rebounds, while Jonquel Jones added 18 points and 10 rebounds for New York. The Liberty, currently sixth in the standings after losing three straight, looked poised for a deep playoff run.

Stewart also registered four assists and three steals on her way to becoming the ninth-ranked scorer in WNBA history with 6,806 points, just five points behind Cappie Pondexter for the eighth spot. The Liberty outscored the Lynx 23-12 in the second half, with Olivia Miles leading the way with 20 points. Despite the loss, Minnesota maintained the top seed in the WNBA, while the Liberty climbed to sixth.