On October 19, in Game 4 of the WNBA Finals, the Liberty lost to the Lynx 80-82 away, failing to clinch the championship early. The series is now tied at 2-2.
This game was tightly contested, with neither team able to pull away, and the lead changing hands multiple times. In the final moments, the Lynx managed to take a slight lead, but Jonquel Jones and Sabrina Ionescu scored consecutively to tie the game. Crucially, Napheesa Collier was fouled and made both free throws, giving her team the lead. With just 2 seconds left, Ionescu’s desperate three-point attempt missed, and the Liberty missed their chance to clinch the title early.
The Liberty’s first title has been postponed again, and it might even slip away. The team’s two stars had a poor performance in this game. Stewart shot 5 for 21, scoring only 11 points, and repeatedly missed opportunities to take the lead in the final stages. Ionescu also struggled, shooting 5 for 15, 0 for 5 from beyond the arc, and scoring only 10 points. If not for Jones’ 21 points and 8 rebounds, and Khali Brantley’s 19 points, the game might have been a blowout much earlier.
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