Liberty Tie Series with Game 2 Victory

The New York Liberty evened the WNBA Finals series 1-1 with a decisive 80-66 victory over the Minnesota Lynx in Game 2, spearheaded by Breanna Stewart's exceptional performance. Stewart, who had shouldered blame for the Game 1 loss, redeemed herself with 21 points, eight rebounds, five assists, and a WNBA Finals-record seven steals. Betnijah Laney-Hamilton also played a crucial role, scoring a season-high 20 points and providing key defensive plays. The Liberty's defense held the Lynx to their lowest scoring total of the season, with Stewart's strategic positioning disrupting the Lynx's offense. Despite the Lynx's attempts to close the gap, the Liberty maintained their lead with a game-ending 12-0 run. The series now moves to Minnesota for Game 3.