WATCH: WNBA playoffs: Fever force Game 3 as NY Liberty advance
ABC News' Lara Spencer has all the action from the high-octane matchups, including the New York Liberty's ousting of the No. 1 Minnesota Lynx and a history-making win.
The No. 8-seeded New York Liberty defeated the top-seeded Minnesota Lynx 87-71 in Game 2 of their WNBA playoff series, advancing to the semifinals. Jonquel Jones led the way for the Liberty with 21 points and 13 rebounds. Breanna Stewart contributed 21 points, while Sabrina Ionescu added 18 points. This marks the first time in the league's 30-year history that a No. 8 seed has eliminated a No. 1 seed.
The Liberty were led by Stewart after she was hit in the face by Miles while attempting to block a shot, earning a Flagrant-1 foul. Despite Minnesota's regular-season record being the best, they couldn't overcome New York's superior size and ability to protect the rim. The next matchup will be the winner of the Atlanta-Washington series.
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