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Liberty rout Lynx 91-75, Stewart leads historic upset

By Drooid · Sep 28, 2026, 2:20 AM UTC · How we work

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Liberty Defeat Lynx

New York Liberty defeated top-seeded Minnesota Lynx 91-75 on September 27, 2026.
Breanna Stewart recorded 34 points, 12 rebounds, six assists, two steals, two blocks, shooting 11-of-19 and 10-of-12 free throws.
Leonie Fiebich added 16 points and was perfect from three-point range in the second half.
Defense limited Lynx to 31 points in the final 20 minutes.
Coach Chris DeMarco said the win puts Liberty one game from a historic upset.

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DeMarco Rotates Bench

Liberty coach Chris DeMarco rested Stewart, Ionescu, Fiebich, and Astier in the fourth quarter despite a close game.
Olivia Miles returned from a left calf injury for Game 1 after missing the final two regular-season games.
The Lynx entered the series aiming for their first championship since 2017, ending a nine-year title drought.
Fans wore Minneapolis-skyline dresses, including Maggie Lofboom, as a playful reminder of the 2024 Finals loss.

History

Historical Context

In 1999 the Houston Comets beat the New York Liberty 2-1 to win their third straight WNBA title, finishing 26-6. That loss was the Liberty’s second Finals appearance, the same year the league added the Minnesota Lynx as an expansion team. The 2026 playoff clash revives the pattern as Liberty star Breanna Stewart and coach Chris DeMarco aim to reverse the 1999 defeat.

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Liberty Defeat Lynx

New York Liberty defeated top-seeded Minnesota Lynx 91-75 on September 27, 2026.
Breanna Stewart recorded 34 points, 12 rebounds, six assists, two steals, two blocks, shooting 11-of-19 and 10-of-12 free throws.
Leonie Fiebich added 16 points and was perfect from three-point range in the second half.
Defense limited Lynx to 31 points in the final 20 minutes.
Coach Chris DeMarco said the win puts Liberty one game from a historic upset.

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