New York Liberty Falls in Overtime to Minnesota Lynx in WNBA Finals Opener

Despite a strong start, the Liberty lost their lead and the game, as the Lynx rallied to win 95-93 in overtime.

Leonie Fiebich, in her first WNBA season, scored 17 points and was pivotal from the three-point line, contributing significantly to the Liberty's early lead.
Nyara Sabally, coming off the bench, added four points and three rebounds in limited minutes for the Liberty.
The Liberty had a 15-point lead with five minutes left in regulation but were unable to maintain it, leading to an overtime loss.
Napheesa Collier of the Lynx scored the decisive basket in the final seconds of overtime, while teammates Courtney Williams and Kayla McBride also made significant contributions.
The New York Liberty, still in pursuit of their first WNBA title, will host the second game of the best-of-five series in New York, with a format change to best-of-seven announced for future finals.