Liberty oust top-seeded Lynx to reach second round of WNBA playoffs

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The New York Liberty achieved a historic upset by defeating the top-seeded Minnesota Lynx 87-71 in Game 2, securing a 2-0 series victory. Jonquel Jones contributed 21 points and 13 rebounds, while Breanna Stewart added 21 points and Sabrina Ionescu scored 18. This victory makes the Liberty the first No 8 seed to eliminate a No 1 seed in WNBA history since the league adopted its current playoff format in 2022, advancing them to the semi-finals.