The New York Liberty managed to tie the 2024 WNBA Finals against the Minnesota Lynx with an impressive 80-66 victory in Game 2 at Barclays Center. This victory was led by forward Breanna Stewart, who scored 21 points, and Betnijah Laney-Hamilton, who contributed 20 points despite averaging only 5.9 points per game in the postseason before this game.
In the first quarter, Laney-Hamilton and Stewart started strong, combining for 14 of New York’s 31 points. Guard Sabrina Ionescu also had a great offensive performance with 12 points in the first quarter, shooting an impressive 71% from the field. The Liberty’s ball movement was key, accumulating 10 assists in the first quarter and ending with a double-digit lead of 31-21.
However, New York’s offense struggled in the second quarter as they faced a comeback from the Lynx, who cut the lead to 10 points by halftime. The third quarter saw the Lynx reducing the lead to just four points at one point, but New York responded with a strong finish to the quarter, led by Stewart.
In the fourth quarter, the Liberty faced a similar offensive stagnation as seen in Game 1, but crucial three-pointers by Laney-Hamilton and Fiebich helped them secure the win. Stewart also made history by accumulating the most steals in WNBA finals history with seven.
The Liberty will now travel to Minnesota for Game 3 on Wednesday, Oct. 16, with tip-off scheduled for 8 pm ET. Fans can stay updated on the Liberty’s journey by visiting AMNY.com for more information and insights.
