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The Liberty beat the Lynx 93-81 as Breanna Stewart posts 24 points and 10 rebounds

The New York Liberty defeated the Minnesota Lynx 93-81 in a game that could signal the start of a first-round playoff series. Breanna Stewart led the way for the Liberty with 24 points and a team-high 10 rebounds. Jonquel Jones added 18 points and another 10 rebounds for the Liberty. The Lynx struggled, with Olivia Miles leading their scoring at 20 points.

Stewart's 6,806 points moved her up to ninth on the WNBA's career scoring list, just five points away from eighth place. The Liberty, who have won eight of their last 11 games, will now face the Lynx in a possible first-round matchup.

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