**WNBA Finals Game 5: Liberty Edge Lynx In OT**

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WNBA Finals Game 5: Liberty Edge Lynx in Overtime Thriller!

The New York Liberty are one game away from their first WNBA championship after clutching out a thrilling overtime win against the Minnesota Lynx in Game 5 of the WNBA Finals. It was a nail-biter, with both teams trading blows throughout the game and neither team willing to give an inch.

It was a game of runs. Minnesota started strong, building a comfortable lead in the first half. But New York clawed their way back in the third quarter, led by the unstoppable Sabrina Ionescu. The game went down to the wire, with both teams trading the lead multiple times in the fourth quarter. It was a back-and-forth battle that went down to the final seconds, with the game tied at 88.

Overtime Drama

The overtime period was pure chaos. Both teams came out firing, but it was the Liberty who kept their cool under pressure. Ionescu continued her dominant performance, scoring 7 of New York's 10 points in overtime. The Lynx, on the other hand, struggled to find their rhythm, and their star player, Napheesa Collier, was held scoreless in the extra period.

The game came down to a final possession. With the score tied at 98, the Liberty's Breanna Stewart took a clutch shot with just seconds left on the clock. It went in, and New York secured a massive 100-98 victory.

Ionescu Leads the Charge

Sabrina Ionescu was the clear hero of the game, racking up a massive 32 points, 11 assists, and 8 rebounds. She was simply unstoppable, controlling the tempo of the game and creating opportunities for her teammates. The rest of the Liberty, however, stepped up as well. Stewart finished with 21 points, including the game-winning shot, while Michaela Onyenwere added 20 points off the bench.

Now, the Liberty Need Just One More

With their victory in Game 5, the Liberty are now one game away from their first-ever championship. They have a chance to close out the series on their home court in Game 6, which takes place on Tuesday. It will be a tough battle, but the Liberty have momentum on their side. Will they be able to seal the deal? We'll have to wait and see!