LIBERTY VS LYNX: GAME FIVE – The NEW YORK LIBERTY hosted the MINNESOTA LYNX as this series went the full five games.
Minnesota was out in front 19-10 in the opening Quarter and 34-27 by Halftime. The Liberty made its move in the 3rd Quarter, which ended with them up 47-44. The Lynx forced Overtime with a 60-60 tie to end Regulation. Continue reading
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LIBERTY VS LYNX: GAME THREE – The NEW YORK LIBERTY visited the MINNESOTA LYNX as this best of five series stood at 1 game apiece.
The 1st Quarter ended with Minnesota up 28-18 and Halftime found the Liberty within 43-35. To close out the 3rd Quarter, New York still trailed the Lynx but had made it a one-point game – 62-61. Continue reading
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LIBERTY VS LYNX: GAME TWO – The NEW YORK LIBERTY took the court against the visiting MINNESOTA LYNX, who held a 1-0 advantage in this best of 5 finals series.
The Liberty were all business yesterday, leading Minnesota 31-21 to end the opening Quarter and 49-39 come Halftime. In the 3rd Quarter the Lynx slightly nibbled at New York’s lead, pulling to within 61-53. Continue reading
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LIBERTY VS ACES: GAME FOUR – The NEW YORK LIBERTY were on the road against the WNBA’s two-time defending national champions – the LAS VEGAS ACES.
A 23-19 1st Quarter edge for the Liberty became 41-38 by Halftime. The Aces pulled even closer to end the 3rd Quarter facing a mere 53-51 deficit, but in the 4th New York exploded for 23 points and a 76-62 victory. The Liberty won the series 3 games to 1. Twenty-two points from Sabrina Ionescu led New York, and her teammate Breanna Stewart logged a Double Double of 19 points and 14 rebounds. Continue reading
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ACES VS LIBERTY: GAME THREE – This series moved back to Sin City as the two-time defending national champions, the LAS VEGAS ACES welcomed the NEW YORK LIBERTY.
A 26-23 Aces edge in the 1st Quarter became 52-49 by Halftime. After the break Las Vegas outscored the Liberty 43-32 for a 95-81 victory, making the series 2 games to 1 in favor of New York. Jackie Young put up 24 points to lead the Aces, while her teammate A’ja Wilson notched a Double Double of 19 points and 14 rebounds. Continue reading
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The two best-of-five semifinal series continued.
LIBERTY VS ACES: GAME TWO – The NEW YORK LIBERTY took the court against the visiting two-time defending WNBA champions, the LAS VEGAS ACES.
The 1st Quarter ended with Las Vegas up 27-22 but by Halftime the Liberty were out in front 46-40. New York led the Aces 69-62 in the 3rd Quarter before winning the game 88-84 in the 4th. Twenty-four points from Sabrina Ionescu led the Liberty to victory as they took a 2 games to none advantage in this series. Continue reading
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The Best of Five semifinal series tipped off in the WNBA playoffs yesterday.
SUN VS LYNX: GAME ONE – The CONNECTICUT SUN surprised their hosts the MINNESOTA LYNX in Game One of this semifinal series.
The Sun seized the initiative early, leading Minnesota 23-16 in the 1st Quarter before the Lynx cut that to a 42-38 deficit for themselves by Halftime. In the 3rd Quarter Minnesota went on top 62-57 only to see Connecticut roar from behind for a 73-70 victory. Marina Mabrey led the Sun with 20 points, while two of her teammates logged Double Doubles – Alyssa Thomas with 17 points & 10 rebounds, and DeWanna Bonner with 10 points & 11 rebounds. Continue reading
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The opening round came to a close last night.
THE SUN ADVANCE – The CONNECTICUT SUN played host to the INDIANA FEVER in this game.
By Halftime the Sun were out in front of Indiana by a score of 41-34. That turned into a 61-52 advantage to end the 3rd Quarter, and ultimately an 87-81 triumph for Connecticut. The Sun win the series 2 games to none and advance to the next round. Alyssa Thomas led the way for Connecticut with her Double Double of 19 points and 13 assists. Continue reading
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Last night’s pair of games saw two teams advance to Round Two.
ACES WILD – The LAS VEGAS ACES took the court against the visiting SEATTLE STORM.
The Aces grabbed a quick 30-20 advantage in the 1st Quarter but then saw Seattle nibble into that lead as the game went on. By Halftime Las Vegas was on top by just 45-38, and the 3rd Quarter ended with the Storm deficit cut to 62-57. In the 4th the Aces eked out a bit more separation to win the game 83-76 and the series 2 games to none. Kelsey Plum led Vegas with 29 points, while teammate A’ja Wilson logged a Double Double of 24 points and 13 rebounds. Continue reading
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Four series are underway in the 2024 WNBA postseason. Each have one game in the books.
LYNX VS MERCURY: GAME ONE – The MINNESOTA LYNX faced the visiting PHOENIX MERCURY in this game.
A 32-19 1st Quarter lead for the Lynx became 56-42 by Halftime. After the break, the Mercury outscored Minnesota 53-46 but still lost to them by a Century Club score of 102-95. Napheesa Collier led the triumphant Minnesota team with her THIRTY-EIGHT points. Continue reading
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