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Sabrina Ionescu helps Liberty eliminate Lynx in playoff upset

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 30, 2026, 6:21 AM

Last updated Sep 30, 2026

Sabrina Ionescu helps Liberty eliminate Lynx in playoff upset

Summary

Sabrina Ionescu scored 18 points and dished out seven assists as the New York Liberty swept the Minnesota Lynx in the first round of the WNBA playoffs. This victory marks a historic moment, with the Liberty becoming the first No. 8 seed to eliminate a No. 1 seed. Ionescu, who faced criticism earlier in the season, emphasized her team's resilience and readiness to continue competing. Next, the Liberty will play the winner of the matchup between the Atlanta Dream and the Washington Mystics.

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Status Watch

•Liberty defeat Lynx to advance in WNBA playoffs.
•Ionescu's performance helped secure the historic upset.
•Liberty were the first No. 8 seed to eliminate a No. 1 seed.
•Next opponent is the winner of Dream vs. Mystics.
•Ionescu credited the home crowd for support throughout the season.

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6:21 AMYahoo Sports — Liberty news: Sabrina Ionescu drops truth bomb after taking out Lynx

What they're saying

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New York Liberty guard Sabrina Ionescu fell into an awful slump in the first weeks of the season as she struggled in her return from a foot injury. She heard all the negativity, including being called washed. But she never folded. She stayed the course. She continued to trust herself. Eventually, she regained her form and helped the Liberty squeeze […] The post Liberty news: Sabrina Ionescu drops truth bomb after taking out Lynx appeared first on ClutchPoints.
— Yahoo Sports

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