Overview

• The Liberty have a storied history of near misses, having reached the Finals five times without securing a championship.
• New York's team includes stars Breanna Stewart, Jonquel Jones, and Sabrina Ionescu, contributing to their strong playoff performance.
• Game 1 saw the Lynx overturn an 18-point deficit to win in overtime, while Game 2 featured a standout defensive display from Stewart to even the series.
• Officiating has been a contentious issue, with critical calls in both games affecting the outcomes and drawing criticism.
• The series moves to Minneapolis for Games 3 and 4, with both teams having shown they can win on the road.