**Liberty Talunin Lynx Sa OT, Game 5**

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Post on Oct 21, 2024

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Liberty Win a Thriller! Lynx Fall in Overtime, 86-84, to End Season

It was a nail-biter, folks! The New York Liberty took down the Minnesota Lynx in a dramatic overtime game, 86-84, to close out their season in style. The Lynx were down by 7 points in the final minutes but fought back to force overtime, making for a truly nerve-wracking end to the game.

It was a total team effort for the Liberty, with several players stepping up big time. Sabrina Ionescu, the superstar point guard, led the way with 25 points, including a game-winning jumper in overtime. Betnijah Laney added 24 points and Marine Johannes chipped in with 11, including a clutch three-pointer that tied the game in the final seconds of regulation.

The Lynx were simply outmatched in the overtime period. After a back-and-forth battle, Ionescu hit the game-winning shot with just seconds left on the clock, leaving the Lynx without a chance to answer.

It wasn't all sunshine and rainbows for the Liberty though. They committed 20 turnovers, which allowed the Lynx to stay in the game.

But in the end, it was the Liberty's resilience and clutch play that sealed the deal. The victory marks a strong finish to the season for the Liberty, who showed plenty of promise. The future looks bright for this talented team!

Now, onto the playoffs! The Liberty will face the Las Vegas Aces in a battle for the championship. It's going to be a tough road ahead, but the Liberty will be ready to compete.

Stay tuned for more updates on the Liberty's playoff journey!