No. 8-seeded Liberty sweep top-seeded Lynx 87-71 in quarterfinals, advance to WNBA semifinals

The New York Liberty, seeded eighth in the WNBA playoffs, defeated the top-seeded Minnesota Lynx in the second game of their quarterfinal series. Led by Jonquel Jones with 21 points and 13 rebounds, the Liberty won 87-71. By sweeping the series, the Liberty advanced to the semifinals.

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No. 8-seeded Liberty sweep top-seeded Lynx 87-71 in quarterfinals, advance to WNBA semifinals

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No. 8-seeded Liberty sweep top-seeded Lynx 87-71 in quarterfinals, advance to WNBA semifinals

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No. 8-seeded Liberty sweep top-seeded Lynx 87-71 in quarterfinals, advance to WNBA semifinals

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No. 8-seeded Liberty sweep top-seeded Lynx 87-71 in quarterfinals, advance to WNBA semifinals

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No. 8-seeded Liberty sweep top-seeded Lynx 87-71 in quarterfinals, advance to WNBA semifinals

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Liberty complete sweep of top-seeded Lynx

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Liberty complete sweep of top-seeded Lynx

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Liberty oust top-seeded Lynx to reach second round of WNBA playoffs in historic upset

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WNBA playoffs: No 8 Liberty spring historic upset to take down No 1 seed Lynx

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