the Minnesota Lynx stunned the New York Liberty with a 95-93 overtime victory.
- Derik
- Oct 11, 2024
- 1 min read
In Game 1 of the 2024 WNBA Finals, the Minnesota Lynx stunned the New York Liberty with a 95-93 overtime victory. Despite trailing by 18 points earlier in the game, the Lynx mounted an impressive comeback. Napheesa Collier scored the decisive jumper with 8.8 seconds left in overtime. Jonquel Jones led the Liberty with 24 points, while the Lynx's balanced attack featured Kayla McBride (22 points), Courtney Williams (23 points), and Collier (21 points).
In Game 1 of the 2024 WNBA Finals, the Minnesota Lynx defeated the New York Liberty 95-93 in a thrilling overtime finish. This game saw a dramatic comeback from the Lynx, who trailed by as much as 18 points.
Key Statistics:
Minnesota Lynx:
Napheesa Collier: 21 points (10-16 FG), 8 rebounds, 5 blocks
Courtney Williams: 23 points (9-18 FG), 5 rebounds
Kayla McBride: 22 points (4-8 3PT)
New York Liberty:
Jonquel Jones: 24 points (9-14 FG), 10 rebounds
Breanna Stewart: 18 points (6-21 FG), 9 rebounds
Courtney Vandersloot: 12 points, 7 assists
The Lynx outscored the Liberty in the paint (42-36) and made significant defensive plays, particularly by Collier, who blocked key shots in critical moments.
In the WNBA Finals Game 1 between the Minnesota Lynx and the New York Liberty, Jonquel Jones led the game in rebounds, finishing with 10 boards. For the Lynx, Napheesa Collier contributed significantly as well, grabbing 8 rebounds.
WNBA
Game 2 of the 2024 WNBA Finals between the Minnesota Lynx and the New York Liberty is scheduled for Sunday, October 13th, at 3 p.m. ET. The game will be broadcast on ABC.
