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

The New York Liberty defeated the Minnesota Lynx 93-81 on Friday night at Target Center, impacting the final seeding for the 2026 WNBA playoffs. Breanna Stewart led the Liberty with 24 points and 10 rebounds, while Jonquel Jones contributed 18 points and 10 rebounds. Sabrina Ionescu added 17 points and six assists.

During the game, Stewart moved into ninth place on the WNBA’s all-time career scoring list with 6,806 points. The victory allows the Liberty to move up in the playoff standings, while the Lynx, who hold the league's best record, suffered their third consecutive loss.

With the regular season nearing its end, the Minnesota Lynx remain in contention for the No. 1 seed, needing two wins in their final three games to clinch. The Liberty's win strengthens their position as they prepare for the postseason, which is scheduled to begin on September 27.