New York Liberty defeat Minnesota Lynx 93-81 in WNBA playoff push

The New York Liberty defeated the Minnesota Lynx 93-81 in a high-stakes matchup at Target Center, impacting the WNBA playoff seeding race. Breanna Stewart led the Liberty with 24 points and 10 rebounds, also moving into ninth place on the WNBA’s all-time career scoring list. Jonquel Jones contributed a double-double with 18 points and 10 rebounds, while Sabrina Ionescu added 17 points.

Minnesota’s rookie star Olivia Miles recorded 20 points, but struggled with efficiency due to the Liberty’s aggressive full-court defensive pressure. The Lynx, who hold the league’s best record, have now lost three consecutive games. The victory moves the Liberty to sixth place in the standings, strengthening their position as they approach the postseason.