Breanna Stewart leads Liberty to victory over Lynx, halting Reeve's milestone
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 4, 2026, 12:56 PM
Last updated Jul 4, 2026
The New York Liberty defeated the Minnesota Lynx 99-86 on July 3 at Barclays Center. Breanna Stewart scored 36 points, propelling the Liberty to a strong performance that marked the Lynx's fifth loss this season and denied head coach Cheryl Reeve the opportunity to become the WNBA's all-time winningest coach. After trailing briefly in the first half, the Liberty closed the second quarter with a 13-2 run to take control. The Lynx prepare for their next game against the Chicago Sky, with Reeve still seeking her historic win.
- •Liberty improve to 13-8 this season.
- •Lynx head coach Cheryl Reeve tied for most coaching wins in WNBA history.
- •Jonquel Jones recorded a double-double with 14 points and 15 rebounds.
- •Minnesota's Napheesa Collier nears potential season debut.
- •Next game for Lynx is against Chicago Sky on July 6.
- 12:56 PMYahoo Sports — Breanna Stewart sends powerful message as Liberty deny Cheryl Reeve historic WNBA record
"The New York Liberty weren't just looking to bounce back Friday night. Behind a dominant performance from Breanna Stewart, the Liberty defeated the Minnesota Lynx 99-86 at Barclays Center, handing the WNBA's top team its fifth loss of the season while preventing Lynx head coach Cheryl Reeve from becoming the league's all-time winningest coach. Stewart was sensational from the opening tip, delivering one of her best performances of the season as New York reminded the rest of the WNBA why the defending champions remain a serious title threat.
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