Particle.news
Download on the App Store
16 ARTICLES
·
yesterday

Liberty Beat League-Leading Lynx 85-75 to Avoid Season Sweep

Both teams were short-handed in a rivalry rekindled by last year’s Finals.

Natisha Hiedeman #2 of the Minnesota Lynx shoots against Kennedy Burke #22 of the New York Liberty during the third quarter at Target Center on August 16, 2025 in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Image
Image
Image

Overview

  • Jonquel Jones posted 22 points and 10 rebounds, and Sabrina Ionescu added 17 points and 11 assists to lead New York.
  • Ionescu sealed the win with a deep 3-pointer that drew a foul later upgraded to a Flagrant 1 on Maria Kliundikova.
  • The result snapped Minnesota’s 3-0 hold in the season series and moved the records to Liberty 22-13 and Lynx 28-6.
  • Breanna Stewart (knee bone bruise) and Napheesa Collier (right ankle sprain) did not play.
  • New York outshot Minnesota from long range and controlled key stretches, with the Liberty hitting 13 of 32 from three and winning the rebound battle 37-33.