Lynx Win Game 1 of WNBA Finals

The Minnesota Lynx secured a dramatic 95-93 overtime victory over the New York Liberty in Game 1 of the WNBA Finals, marking the largest comeback in Finals history after trailing by 18 points. Napheesa Collier played a pivotal role, scoring the game-winning basket with 8.8 seconds left and contributing 21 points, eight rebounds, and six blocks overall. Courtney Williams led the scoring for Minnesota with 23 points, while Jonquel Jones topped the Liberty's performance with 24 points and 10 rebounds. The Liberty had a chance to win at the end of regulation, but Breanna Stewart missed crucial free throws, forcing the game into overtime. The series is a best-of-five, with Game 2 scheduled in New York on Sunday, where the Lynx aim for their fifth championship and the Liberty seek their first title. Both teams are evenly matched, having performed at the top of the league during the regular season.