Sabrina Ionescu’s Game-Winning Shot Propels New York Liberty to Brink of WNBA Championship

The New York Liberty secured a thrilling 80-77 victory over the Minnesota Lynx in Game 3 of the WNBA Finals, thanks to a game-winning shot by Sabrina Ionescu. With the score tied and under 11 seconds remaining, Ionescu confidently pulled up from deep and drained a 28-footer to break the deadlock and complete a 15-point comeback for the Liberty.

The win puts New York ahead in the series 2-1 and within reach of their first-ever WNBA championship. Ionescu’s clutch shot is already being compared to Teresa Weatherspoon’s iconic half-court buzzer-beater in the 1999 WNBA Finals, solidifying her place in Liberty history.

Star player Breanna Stewart also played a crucial role in the comeback, scoring 30 points, grabbing 11 rebounds, and recording four blocks. Stewart’s dominant performance, combined with Ionescu’s heroics, has the Liberty on the brink of a historic title win.

The stage is now set for Game 4 in Minneapolis, where the Liberty will look to close out the series and claim the championship. However, the Lynx, led by Napheesa Collier, who set a postseason record with 249 points in Game 3, will be determined to force a Game 5 back in Brooklyn.

The WNBA Finals have been filled with drama and excitement, and fans can expect more thrilling moments as the Liberty and Lynx battle it out for the ultimate prize in women’s basketball.