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Liberty Beat Lynx as Ionescu’s Late 3 Caps Fiery Rivalry Clash

The victory spotlights an intensifying rivalry under league review of recent officiating.

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8/19/25
Jul 30, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; New York Liberty guard Natasha Cloud (9) dribbles against the Minnesota Lynx guard Courtney Williams (10) in the fourth quarter at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Rempel-Imagn Images
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Overview

  • Sabrina Ionescu drilled a deep three with about 33 seconds left to seal New York’s 85-75 win, ending Minnesota’s six-game streak and avoiding a season sweep.
  • Jonquel Jones led with 22 points and 10 rebounds, marking her 100th career double-double and 4,000th point, while Ionescu posted 17 points and a season-high 11 assists.
  • After a prior 33-8 free-throw gap, the Liberty said they submitted footage to the league; in this game New York attempted 18 free throws to Minnesota’s 14.
  • Natasha Cloud received her sixth technical of the season and blasted officiating, leaving her one away from a one-game suspension before technicals reset for the playoffs.
  • Tensions escalated with Courtney Williams’ “punk-a** team” jab and responses from both sides, as injuries to Breanna Stewart and Napheesa Collier leave postseason paths and any rematch dependent on health and seeding.