In a thrilling Game 3 of the WNBA Finals, Sabrina Ionescu of the New York Liberty hit a game-winning 3-pointer with just one second left to give her team an 80-77 victory over the Minnesota Lynx. The win gave New York a 2-1 series lead after they had lost the opener at home. Ionescu finished the game with 13 points, while Liberty star Breanna Stewart led all scorers with 30 points.
Despite trailing by double digits early on, New York fought back and outscored Minnesota in the third quarter to make the game interesting. Defensive Player of the Year Napheesa Collier led the Lynx with 22 points, but the team was also impacted by the loss of starting forward Alanna Smith to a back injury. New York’s Betnijah Laney-Hamilton struggled to score but contributed in other areas with rebounds, assists, steals, and blocks.
Game 4 is set for Friday in Minnesota, where the Lynx will aim to even the series at 2-2. The Liberty, on the other hand, are looking to secure their first-ever WNBA title. The game is expected to be another exciting battle between the two teams, with stakes high as they compete for the championship.
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