New York Liberty Upset Top-Seeded Minnesota Lynx in WNBA Playoffs Game 2

Wilkes Barre Scranton Hazleton, PA, September 29, 2026 — The New York Liberty, entering the postseason as the No. 8 seed, have advanced to the semifinals of the WNBA playoffs following a decisive 87-71 victory over the top-seeded Minnesota Lynx in Game 2 of their series. The Liberty’s win secured their progression in the tournament, marking a significant upset against the regular season’s leading team.

The Liberty achieved this victory in the second game of their playoff matchup, ultimately winning the series and moving on to the semifinal round. The scoreline of 87-71 reflects a strong performance by the New York team. Details regarding the specific players who were instrumental in the win, key turning points in the game, or the location of the game were not provided in the summary.

With this result, the Minnesota Lynx, who were the top seed in the league, are eliminated from playoff contention. The New York Liberty, having overcome considerable odds as the lowest-seeded team in this round, are now set to compete in the semifinals. Information about their upcoming opponent or the schedule for the semifinal games was not detailed.

The series outcome highlights the unpredictable nature of playoff basketball and demonstrates the Liberty’s capability to compete at the highest level against top-tier teams. Further details regarding the team’s season performance leading up to this point or any specific strategies employed during the game are not available from the provided summary.

Story summarized from the original created by DOUG FEINBERG, Associated Press on www.2822news.com, see more information here.

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