NY Barclays: Napheesa Collier and the Minnesota Lynx pulled off an improbable comeback in Game 1 of the 2024 WNBA Finals on Thursday night, defeating the New York Liberty in overtime by the final score of 95-93.
What many will remember most about the Lynx’s victory Thursday in Game 1 of the WNBA Finals will be the big shots. Courtney Williams getting an and-1 on a second-chance three-pointer late in regulation, a basket that was the talk of the game.
In fact, it was the only game in WNBA playoff history — out of 184 — where a team trailed by 15 or more points with five minutes remaining in regulation and rallied to win.
Game two is October 13, 2024 is a must win for the Liberty if the want to extend the series to possible game five at Barclays on October 20th.
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