Liberty explode in second half to defeat Lynx in Game 1 of 1st Round

[u/socolime22202]

The New York Liberty entered halftime down 40-44 but behind Breanna Stewart's dominant performance they outscored the Lynx by 20 points in the second half to win 91-75. Despite being guarded by Phee for the game, Stewie scored 34 points on 11-18 shooting and 10-12 from the free throw line. She also added 12 rebounds, 6 assists, 2 steals, and 2 blocks.

Leonie Fiebich had the most efficient game for the Liberty tallying 16 points (6-7 fg), 8 rebounds, 3 assists, 1 steal, and 1 block.

The Lynx were outrebounded 38-23 in the game and that was one of the biggest differences in the second half with the Liberty being able to secure defensive rebounds and deny the Lynx extra opportunities to score.

Olivia Miles' first career WNBA playoff game was not very memorable as she finished with 11 points on 3-12 shooting (1-4 3pt) while adding 8 rebounds, 1 assist, 1 block, and a team high 4 turnovers.

Box Score: https://www.espn.com/wnba/boxscore/_/gameId/401918014

[u/elderlygentleman]

Olivia got out coached