No Garbage Time Throughout! Liberty and Lynx Jointly Present the Most Thrilling Finals in History

On October 21, in Game 5 of the WNBA Finals, the Liberty secured a 67-62 overtime victory over the Lynx at home, successfully claiming their first championship in franchise history. The entire five-game series had no garbage time, with both teams jointly presenting the most thrilling and exciting Finals in WNBA history.

In Game 1, the Lynx, trailing by 18 points, managed to force overtime thanks to a miraculous 3+1 from Williams. In overtime, the Lynx capitalized on their opportunities and won by 2 points. In Game 2, the Lynx, down by 10 points in the first quarter, narrowed the gap to just 2 points in the final quarter. The Liberty then went on a 12-0 run in the last 3 minutes to win the game.

In Game 3, the Liberty, trailing by 15 points on the road, staged a comeback with a miraculous long-range three-pointer from Sabrina Ionescu for the game-winning shot, ultimately winning by 3 points and taking a 2-1 series lead. In Game 4, the Lynx, facing elimination, relied on a clutch free throw from Napheesa Collier to secure a 2-point win over the Liberty, tying the series at 2-2.

In the do-or-die Game 5, the Lynx led by as many as 12 points, but the Liberty fought back to take the lead in the third quarter. Both teams battled until the final moments, with Breanna Stewart making both free throws to send the game into overtime. In the overtime period, the Liberty seized their opportunities and narrowly defeated the Lynx, winning the series 3-2 and securing their first championship in franchise history.

The entire five-game series featured two games that went into overtime, two significant comebacks, and four games decided by 5 points or less. It included a miraculous 3+1 to tie the game, a long-range three-pointer for the game-winner, and a clutch free throw to force overtime and win the game. Together, the Liberty and the Lynx delivered the most thrilling and exciting Finals in WNBA history.