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Liberty Stop Lynx, 85–75, to Avoid Sweep and End Minnesota’s Six-Game Run

New York's shorthanded win interrupts Minnesota's roll to keep the race for seeds 2–5 tight.

Golden State Valkyries fans try to disrupt a free throw during a WNBA game between the Golden State Valkyries and the Phoenix Mercury on July 14, 2025, at Chase Center in San Francisco.
Jordin Canada #3 of the Atlanta Dream drives to the basket against A'ja Wilson #22 of the Las Vegas Aces in the third quarter of their game at Michelob ULTRA Arena on July 22, 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Aces defeated the Dream 87-72.
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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.

Overview

  • Jonquel Jones posted 22 points and 10 rebounds and Sabrina Ionescu added 17 points and 11 assists as New York improved to 22-13, handing Minnesota (28-6) a rare defeat.
  • Ionescu buried a deep 30-footer in the final minute and the closeout by Maria Kliundikova was ruled a Flagrant 1, yielding a pivotal six-point sequence that sealed the result.
  • Both teams were without stars, with Minnesota’s Napheesa Collier missing a fifth game (right ankle sprain) and New York’s Breanna Stewart still out with a knee bone bruise.
  • Courtney Williams scored 17 to lead the Lynx, whose six-game winning streak ended, though Minnesota still owns the league’s best record and has clinched a playoff berth.
  • Seeding pressure intensified behind Minnesota, with Atlanta in sole second after beating Golden State and Las Vegas riding a seven-game surge, while the Valkyries managed injuries including Iliana Rupert exiting with a face issue.